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  • December 2007
    • Bush Vetoes Defense Bill, Delays Troops' Pay Raise

      Bush Vetoes Defense Bill, Delays Troops' Pay Raise

      (Newser) - President Bush vetoed a wide-ranging defense-spending measure today after Iraqi politicians objected to a proviso buried in the bill enabling Iraqis to sue their government in US court over Saddam Hussein-era injuries. The bill does not fund the war in Iraq, the Chicago Tribune reports, but does contain a pay raise for US service members. More »

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      Iraq war   Nancy Pelosi   Harry Reid   Iraq war spending   Bush veto   Defense Authorization Bill

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