WASHINGTON – President Trump promised on Friday to remove legislation renaming military bases that honor Confederate leaders after Congress this week voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure. Trump had previously threatened to use his presidential veto to kill the $ 740 billion defense bill, but lawmakers overruled it when the …
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WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday approved a $ 740 billion defense spending bill that includes a provision to remove the name of Confederate leaders from military bases, establishing a confrontation with President Trump, who opposes the measure. The Republican-controlled chamber overwhelmingly passed the legislation with a vote of 81 …
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The House, led by Democrats, on Tuesday passed a lengthy $ 740 billion financing bill with a provision requiring the names of Confederate soldiers and leaders to be stripped of military bases. The National Defense Authorization Act passed with a bipartisan majority from 295 to 125. The bill also includes …
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Former secretary of state Colin PowellColin Luther PowellICE Reversal: Part to Reopen Schools, Hard-Line Immigration Policy Part Powell Takes Trump Over Confederation Flag State Supreme Court Rules May Eliminate ‘Unfaithful Voters’ MORE, a four-star general who served under former President George W. Bush, said Sunday that he supports the push …
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