Senate Approves $636 Billion Military Spending Bill

Senate approves $636 billion military spending bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate approved a $636 billion military spending bill on Saturday that funds the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also includes money to extend jobless aid and Medicare payment rates for two months.

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