White House opposes House’s $570B defense bill

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is objecting to the House’s $570 billion defense spending bill, complaining about congressional restrictions on handling detainees at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and obstacles to Pentagon cost-saving moves.

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