Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.
After Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers.
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
On Saturday, Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh became the newest U.S. Navy JAG.
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