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  In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

  World | January 02, 2021 11:40 IST

  The 81-13 vote in the Senate on the widely popular defense bill followed an earlier 322-87 override vote in the House. The bill affirms a 3% pay raise for U.S. troops and guides defense policy, cementing decisions about troop levels, new weapons systems and military readiness, personnel policy and other military goals.

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  US House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill

  World | December 29, 2020 9:33 IST

  Trump rejected the defense bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him during his failed reelection campaign. Trump also opposes language that allows for the renaming of military bases that honor Confederate leaders.

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  Obama Signs Defense Bill Despite 'Reservations'

  World | January 01, 2012 16:41 IST

  Honolulu, Jan 1: President Barack Obama signed a wide-ranging defense bill into law Saturday despite having “serious reservations” about provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation and prosecution of suspected terrorists.The bill also applies penalties against