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Mcconnell in bind on PATRIOT Act / big defense vote in House
The Hill
Senate leader backed into a corner in Patriot Act battle
By Julian Hattem
Mitch McConnell is in a bind.
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/242133-senate-leader-backed-into-corner-on-patriot-act-renewal
House set for big vote on defense
By Martin Matishak and Cristina Marcos
The House is expected to pass a $612 billion defense policy bill on Friday despite last-minute opposition from Democrats and a heated debate over illegal immigrants in the military.
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/242180-house-set-for-big-vote-on-defense
