The US House passes a defense spending bill that authorizes record spending

The US House passes a defense spending bill that authorizes record spending.

The National Defense Authorization Act, also known as the NDAA, which establishes Pentagon policy and approves $886 billion in expenditures, was approved by a vote of 219 to 210.

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The US House proposal gives military personnel raises, funds counter-China operations.

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Provides $300 million more to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion in February 2021.

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