A measure to reduce military training accidents crafted in response to the death of a Bradenton soldier became law Friday with the passage of the defense policy bill.
Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago, ensuring that the measure becomes law, the Associated Press reported.
In an extraordinary New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate easily turned aside the veto, dismissing Trump’s objections to the $740 billion bill and handing him a stinging rebuke just weeks before he leaves the White House.
House passes defense bill with amendment aimed at improving EMS on bases
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Final defense authorization bill includes Buchanan amendment; passes House
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