Stevenson’s army, September 2

– Hill staff get more pay.

– Defense contractor lobbyists want boost for inflation.

– Appropriators plan stopgap until December.

– Axios says India has gone from buying 1% of Russian oil to 13%.

– State criticizes Iran’s response on nuclear deal.

– 50 in House also hit Iran deal.

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