House Passes NDAA; Senate Expected to Follow

December 11, 2019
Congress

The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act Wednesday evening, sending the bill to the Senate, where it is also expected to pass. The White House has said President Trump plans to sign it into law.
Read On Base’s analysis of what is – and is not – in the compromise bill.

December 11, 2019
Congress

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