McCain to helm defense debate with hot-button issue

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McCain to helm defense debate with hot-button issues


By CONNOR O’BRIEN and AUSTIN WRIGHT

09/11/2017 03:02 PM EDT


The Senate is likely to tackle a slew of contentious issues this week during debate over the annual defense policy bill, from the status of transgender troops to war powers and even a surprise push by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to allow the military to close bases across the country.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/11/mccain-defense-policy-bill-transgender-troops-war-powers-242559