Biden signs defense bill

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender healthcare for military children
The defense authorization bill, which directs Pentagon policy, provides a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others.
China Reacts After Biden Signs Record US National Defense Bill
The bill authorizes $15.5 billion for the U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter China and $300 million in military assistance to Taiwan.
Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids
President Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China's growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion despite his objections to language stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children in military families.
Biden Signs Defense Bill with Junior Enlisted Pay Hike, Ban on Treatments for Transgender Military Kids
A massive raise for junior enlisted troops next year and a ban on some health care for transgender children of service members are now law after President Joe Biden signed the annual defense policy bill on Monday.
Biden signs defense bill despite misgivings about provision limiting transgender care
President Joe Biden signed the $895 billion National Defense Authorization bill into law even though it included a package that limited transgender care.
Senate Clears Defense Bill Denying Transgender Care to Minors
The annual defense bill directing $895 billion toward the Pentagon and other military programs would deny transgender health coverage to minors. It now heads to President Biden’s desk.
Biden signs $895B Defense bill despite transgender care provision
President Biden on Monday evening signed the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision included in the massive package that restricts transgender care. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed in the Senate 85-14,
Biden Laments Defense Spending Bill’s Ban On Sex Change Surgeries For Kids
President Joe Biden slammed Congress’ defense spending bill Monday over a provision that prevents the Pentagon from picking up the
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Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news
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