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House approves 343 billion defense bill with terrorism boost
The House passed a 343 billion defense bill mainly funded by trimming missile defense programs and adding 400 million for counterterrorism, a move praised by President Bush and supported by bipartisan lawmakers aiming to strengthen security and reserve forces. Senate debates stalled over adding energy provisions and prison contract changes, with leadership urging progress as lawmakers push to finalize the measure for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
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House Armed Services Committee
Bob Stump
R-Ariz
Ike Skelton
Missouri
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Harry Reid
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James Inhofe
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Phil Gramm
Texas
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