Obama urges Senate to pass 1.1 trillion spending bill
President Obama urged the Senate to ratify a 1.1 trillion spending bill amid Democratic splits. The measure funds most of the government through Sept 30, updated by a 48 hour continuing funding law, with Homeland Security funded only to Feb 27.
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Senate approves defense policy bill with new funding
The Senate passed a large defense policy bill 89 to 11, backing Obama’s expanded air strikes and training of Iraqi forces and moderate Syrian rebels. It authorizes funds for ships aircraft and weapons plus a 1 percent troop pay raise, while adding wilderness protection provisions that drew GOP opposition. The measure grants two years to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels.
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Giant 1.1 trillion bill touches schools and trucks
The 1.1 trillion appropriation bill includes riders on school lunches and trucker safety. It eases whole grain rules and lower sodium standards for 2017 while rolling back trucker fatigue safeguards, amid broader spending and policy shifts.
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