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Senate Passes $895b Defense Bill With Military Pay Hikes, Sparks Transgender Debate

19 Dec 2024

The Senate passed a $895 billion defense authorization bill on Wednesday, featuring notable pay raises for junior enlisted service members and measures to counter China's growing influence, while also including controversial provisions restricting transgender healthcare for children of military members. Despite contentious negotiations, the bill passed 85-14 and now heads...

US Senate passes bill granting protections to same-sex, interracial marriages

30 Nov 2022

The United States Senate has passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would revere protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law. The bill was passed with the vote of 61-36. The bill requires the US federal government to recognize a marriage between two individuals if the...