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Democrats block defense policy bill in protest of renewed Iran war

President Donald Trump notified Congress of the renewed conflict in a letter to Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley (R-IA).

Coverage (2)· Jul 14, 7:59 PM to Jul 14, 8:29 PM

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Washington Examiner· Jul 14, 7:59 PMDemocrats block defense policy bill in protest of renewed Iran war
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Jul 14, 8:29 PMSenate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

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Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran warDemocratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth called the budget request "a recipe for a forever war."

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