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The U.S. House on Dec. 20 approved part of House Speaker John Boehner’s so-called fiscal “Plan B” measure that would cancel pending deep defense cuts and protect the Pentagon budget from cuts this year.

The defense sequestration-canceling portion of the controversial bill passed 215-209 in a mostly party-line vote. The House was expected to vote later on Dec. 20 on the second part, which would raise tax rates on Americans who earn more than $1 million annually, but Boehner said in a statement he had pulled that measure due to insufficient GOP votes.

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Update #1: House approves bill authorizing $633 billion in defense spending -- Reuters
Update #2: House approves sweeping defense spending bill -- AFP
Update #3: House approves $633 billion defense bill that penalizes Iran’s energy, shipping sectors -- AP

My Comment: This bill passed by only 215-209 in a mostly party-line vote. My prediction .... this bill is going to die in the U.S. Senate.