Texas House Backs Death Blow on Veterans Bonus Proposal
The Texas House advanced a motion to send the $200 million veterans bonus plan to subcommittees of the 16 World War I and 2 veterans, amid a stormy session. Amendments sought to fund the bonus with income and mineral taxes, but were rejected. The plan would pay $20 monthly for wartime service with caps and supplemental pay for Texas veterans, including disabled vets, plus monthly overseas time credits.
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Portal Pay Left Out of Contract Amid UMW Talks
Southern coal operators say portal pay has been eliminated from a contract offer to John S. Lewis and the United Mine Workers after Congress banned portal pay. UMW leaders allege the operators refused to shorten the 14 hour work week, reject a health and welfare fund, and oppose adoption of the federal mine safety code. In a separate note, Postmaster Ked yeing says post office pens are stolen nationwide, deflating public value.
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