House of representatives

Legislation includes pay increase for troops and a demand for more information about boat strikes in the Caribbean The US House voted 312-112 to pass a sweeping defense policy bill on Wednesday that authorizes $900bn in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense purchases weapons. … Read more

Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a congressional special election in the western Nashville suburbs, which was being closely watched for signs of Republican weakness going into congressional midterms next year. The Associated Press called the race … Read more