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Defense Authorization Bill Clears Congress Again

Nov 10, 2015

The White House is seen during the heat wave that hit Washington, DC, on May 26, 2011. The temperature reached 31 degrees Celsius (87.8 Fahrenheit). AFP PHOTO/El KEBIR LAMRANI (Photo credit should read El KEBIR LAMRANI/AFP/Getty Images)

The 2016 defense authorization bill is headed to the White House — again.

About Leo Shane III

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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Defense Authorization Bill Clears Congress Again

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