GOP Divided Over Dropping Conservative Provisions from Defense Bill
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Some GOP members are disappointed that conservative provisions may be dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in order to pass the Senate. This could hurt Speaker Mike Johnson with his conservative flank.
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Issues that may be dropped include limits to the Pentagon's abortion travel policy, funding for medical treatment for transgender troops, and military diversity programs.
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Some Republicans are willing to accept a more moderate compromise bill that can pass the Democratic-led Senate and get signed into law by President Biden.
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But conservative groups like Heritage Action are considering advocating against the bill if the abortion provision is removed.
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The final bill will likely include some GOP priorities like caps on diversity staff salaries and requiring the Pentagon to dispose of unused border wall materials.