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July 31, 2009

Defying Veto Threat, House Keeps Weapons Programs
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The Democratically controlled House has overwhelmingly approved a $636
billion military spending bill. On Thursday, Congress members voted
400-to-30 for the measure. It cuts new spending for F-22 fighter jets
but leaves intact other military programs that had drawn Obama
administration threats of a veto.



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