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House Approves $892.6B Military Budget Amid Social Criticism

9/15/2025

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The House approved a $892.6 billion military budget, nearing $1 trillion.
Critics claim this budget favors military contractors over addressing social issues like child hunger.
Representative Mark Pocan opposed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), pushing for budget cuts.
The NDAA includes an amendment to restrict presidential military action without Congress approval.
Representative Jim McGovern criticized the military spending amid rising poverty levels.

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The House approved a $892.6 billion military budget, nearing $1 trillion.
Critics claim this budget favors military contractors over addressing social issues like child hunger.
Representative Mark Pocan opposed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), pushing for budget cuts.
The NDAA includes an amendment to restrict presidential military action without Congress approval.
Representative Jim McGovern criticized the military spending amid rising poverty levels.