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Budget bill loaded with military personnel policies advances in House

The defense authorization act had drawn criticism from some progressives over policy priorities dropped during negotiations.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Military families in line for tens of thousands in benefits under plan to dump the ‘widows tax’

The provision is part of the massive defense authorization bill compromise unveiled Monday night.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

What’s in the emergency defense policy bill?

Here's the skinny on the “skinny” version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act from Sen. Jim Inhofe.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Advocates plead to keep widow’s tax repeal in military policy measure

House and Senate negotiators must decide whether to dump the provision from the annual NDAA debate or find billions to pay for a fix.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill

Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Bid to end military ‘widows tax’ stalled despite congressional promises

Efforts to force the issue into the annual defense authorization bill debate were turned back over funding and procedural problems.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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