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House passes reconciliation framework for Pentagon boost, voting restrictions
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sudiksha Kochi, Emily Brooks, and The Hill , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a $95 billion framework for a third budget reconciliation package that would boost funding for the Pentagon, provide agriculture aid and provide money to encourage states to adopt voting restrictions. The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), ...
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Key takeaway The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? House Republicans on Wednesday approved a $95 billion framework for a third budget reconciliation package that would boost funding for the Pentagon, provide agriculture aid and provide money to encourage states to adopt voting restrictions. The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), ...
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