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1. $81.6 billion spending measure for veterans affairs and military construction programs

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Fri May 20, 2016, 09:09 AM

May 2016

Fewer Kids Could Receive Free School Meals Under House Bill

but no $ for poor kids to eat

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141455441

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Republicans are still fighting wars that they lost.

"WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday approved an $81.6 billion spending measure for veterans affairs and military construction programs after hours of contentious floor debate that at times focused on cultural disputes, including efforts to restrict the flying of the Confederate flag and a bitter split over workplace protections for gays and lesbians employed by federal contractors."

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House votes to overturn Obama LGBT protection executive order in defense spending bill [View all] Eugene May 2016 OP

$81.6 billion spending measure for veterans affairs and military construction programs Botany May 2016 #1

Well obviously the LGBT Boldine May 2016 #2

The weird part about half the midwest nightscanner59 May 2016 #3

You have my sympathy.......... Boldine May 2016 #4