House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

By STEPHEN GROVES and BEN FINLEY

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons.

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