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July 11, 2023: Why the Pentagon policy showdown is just getting started
July 11, 2023: Why the Pentagon policy showdown is just getting started
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8 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
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The National Defense Authorization Act and its 1,500 amendments are
headed to the House Rules Committee today, but Kevin McCarthy can’t
exhale just yet. Proposals regarding abortion, diversity and medical
treatment for transgender troops are worrying Democrats. Plus, Turkey
shocks the world by advancing Sweden’s NATO bid. All that, and the rest
of the news you need to know today.
Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with senior defense reporter
Connor O’Brien.
headed to the House Rules Committee today, but Kevin McCarthy can’t
exhale just yet. Proposals regarding abortion, diversity and medical
treatment for transgender troops are worrying Democrats. Plus, Turkey
shocks the world by advancing Sweden’s NATO bid. All that, and the rest
of the news you need to know today.
Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with senior defense reporter
Connor O’Brien.
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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