House OKs defense bill dealing with sexual assault

December 12, 2013 at 8:45p.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive defense policy bill today that aims to stem the epidemic of sexual assaults in the military, cover the cost of combat pay for the nation’s war-fighters, and fund new aircraft and ships. The strong bipartisan vote was 350-69, and puts pressure on the Senate to act before it adjourns next week.