House leaders are trying once again to pass a defense spending bill and are expected to debate the procedural rule today, hoping it can pass this time. A handful of far-right Republicans brought it down earlier in the week, delaying consideration of the annual appropriations bill.
Leaders plan to bring the rule today and debate the underlying bill along with more than 100 amendments tomorrow.
Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Matt Damon
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Brick rings a bell in honor of firefighters who died in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during a 9/11 remembrance 5K at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Sept. 8. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco
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