Posted on 11/29/2021 5:10:56 PM PST by where's_the_Outrage?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate blocked the National Defense Authorization Act on Monday amid objections from Republicans and some liberal Democrats, although lawmakers will keep working on the massive annual defense policy bill, which has become law for 60 straight years.
The vote was 45-51, meaning the measure could not get the 60 "yes" votes needed to advance toward passage in the 100-member Senate.
The NDAA, which normally passes with strong bipartisan support, is closely watched by a broad swath of industry and other interests as it determines everything from how many ships are bought to pay increases for soldiers and how to address geopolitical threats.
This year's legislation authorizes some $770 billion in Pentagon spending, which is one reason some Democrats objected, saying the military budget should not be so large when the country is not adequately addressing issues such as healthcare, education and climate change.
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Shut it down.
Beltway theater for the rubes on Main Street. The GOP wants this bill passed more than Democrats do.
Relax, this is a normal fundraising practice, within days the price will be set, the money will be paid and the bill will pass
If we don’t give the pentagon more money how will the military afford their sex change operations
Agreed. I would be directly affected by a shutdown and I say shut it down!!!
IMHO, the Senate GOPers are just doing their normal pre-surrender dance while preparing for the compromise discussions...
That’s where we actually be watching a re-run of an Abbott & Costello movie scene in which they divide up the money...
No news here,,, Move on...
Is there anything about Congree that is not totally screwed and corropt?
Your reasoning is...? Not being flippant, but I'd like to know why you think this is true.
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Rest assured, the Republicans will stand strong against the crazed Dems.
And I have a bridge to sell you.
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Conservatives don’t want to make women register for the draft.
Your reasoning is...? Not being flippant, but I’d like to know why you think this is true.
My reasoning is it was the House GOP that lead the charge to increase Austin-Biden DOD funding post Kabul FUBAR. They earmarked another $20+ billion above what Dems had asked for. Presumably as a thank you to DOD for handing over Afghanistan to terrorists.
“Conservatives don’t want to make women register for the draft.”
Years ago maybe, but when I had to go head to head with women for command (and lost) I say let them feel the pain.
Just say no.
Requiring females to register for Selective Service. Shut it down.
This year's legislation authorizes some $770 billion in Pentagon spending, which is one reason some Democrats objected, saying the military budget should not be so large when the country is not adequately addressing issues such as healthcare, education and climate change.
The Squad is just the face, the entire Demagogic Party is single party police state socialist -- that's the only kind of socialist that there is.
Trillion$ upon trillion$ for “infrastructure” amid objections for pocket change for the military.
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