John McCain to punish Myanmar in defense bill

By Susan Ferrechio

Published September 12, 2017 10:31pm ET

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John McCain to punish Myanmar in defense bill — Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he will strip language from a bill authorizing defense spending that would have expanded U.S. military cooperation with Myanmar. This was in reaction to ongoing strife in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, where the country's Rohingya Muslim population has been forced to flee to Bangladesh, causing a humanitarian crisis. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain said Tuesday he will strip language from a bill authorizing defense spending that would have expanded U.S. military cooperation with Myanmar.

McCain, R-Ariz., made the announcement in reaction to ongoing strife in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, where the country’s Rohingya Muslim population has been forced to flee to Bangladesh, causing a humanitarian crisis.

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