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U.S. Defense Bill and Supplemental Military Funding Remain Stalled Amid Iran Conflict

Congress has yet to reach agreement on the annual defense authorization bill or tens of billions of dollars in additional military funding while U.S. forces remain engaged in hostilities with Iran.
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