 The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a massive annual defense bill that departs from traditional military policy by including political add-ons from Republicans to block abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon, and transgender issues that have caused significant division in the chamber. The bill gives service members an expected 5.2% pay raise.&nbsp;

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The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a massive annual defense bill that departs from traditional military policy by including political add-ons from Republicans to block abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon, and transgender issues that have caused significant division in the chamber. The bill gives service members an expected 5.2% pay raise. {ai:summary}<p>The US House of Representatives passes a defense bill with controversial add-ons aimed at limiting abortion coverage, diversity initiatives, and transgender issues in the military. The bill also includes a pay raise for service members. #politics</p>

US House Approves Defense Bill With Controversial Add-Ons, Includes Pay Raise for Service Members

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