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The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost

The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
The House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill negotiated between both parties and both chambers.

The House on Tuesday night passed a $768 billion defense bill, negotiated between both parties and both chambers, by a vote of 363-70.

The National Defense Authorization Act would boost pay by 2.7% for servicemembers, overhaul the military justice system and update diversity training

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