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Originally Posted by dc_dux
So...the White House notes a 33% increase over six budget years (an ave. of 5.5%/year...when their own annual budgets dont support that figure.)
mike...you should no better than believing anything coming out of the Bush White House
Not to nitpick, but the Congressional Budget Office said the total military pay increases (at least for enlisted) has been far less:
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Yes it is 33% when you factor in all the pay, not base, but combat, housing increase, bonuses.