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Democrats lambast absent peers after Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt

Eleven Democrats missed the key procedural vote on the impeachment effort, which failed by just seven votes

The Guardian - US · Nov 11

Pete Hegseth was somehow saved from impeachment by a DC traffic jam

The fiasco has prompted other Democrats to lash out at their missing colleagues, while pundits pointed the finger at an under-pressure House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

The Independent UK · Nov 11

Haley Stevens Among 11 Democrats Who Skipped Pete Hegseth's Impeachment Vote, Allegedly Received AIPAC Money

Eleven House Democrats missed a vote referring Pete Hegseth's impeachment resolution to committee, prompting scrutiny over reported pro-Israel funding, though the figures remain unverified and no causal link was established.

International Business Times UK · Nov 11

Marilyn Strickland Re-Elected To U.S. House In Washington

Democrat Marilyn Strickland secures reelection in Washington's 10th District, emphasizing civic engagement and commitment to public service.

Top News · Nov 7, 2024

Draft NDAA seeks to cut housing costs for military families - Roll Call

The draft fiscal 2025 NDAA released by the House Armed Services Committee would increase the Pentagon's Basic Housing Allowance

Roll Call · May 16, 2024

Military obesity rates soar, compounding recruitment challenges - Roll Call

The seemingly rapid increase in the rate of overweight troops could renew concerns over military readiness.

Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023

Lawmakers pressed to improve solutions for military hunger - Roll Call

Advocates want Congress to tweak the basic needs allowance to make sure that troops dealing with food insecurity get the help they need.

Roll Call · Aug 3, 2023

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Push is on to boost troops’ housing allowance

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Push is on to boost troops’ housing allowance

WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers have been angling for several years to give military families more money to cover housing costs, and they are at it again — this time with some influential GOP support.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Push is on to boost troops’ housing allowance - Roll Call

Congress pushes the Defense Department to cover all of its Basic Allowance for Housing to put less financial strain on troops.

Roll Call · Apr 6, 2023