Congress Rejects Phaseout of Military Grocery Subsidy
The Senate voted 58 to 33 to block a three year phaseout of a $300 million annual subsidy for 26,000 clerks and managers in 418 commissaries serving U S military families. An amendment 49 to 46 barred retirees from collecting pensions while earning federal salaries, addressing about 140,000 dual payments and 8,000 under age 40.
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Debate over commissary subsidies and military pay
The Senate appropriations panel argued subsidies for commissary staff pay are unnecessary given current military salaries and benefits and high subsidy costs. They noted 23 percent cheaper prices versus local stores and suggested a 10 percent price rise could cover salaries. Opponents warned of pay cuts and morale declines harming recruitment. The panel also supported Carter’s move to cut 1.4 billion for the BL bomber while backing cruise missile development.
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Army payroll system flagged as ripe for fraud
The GAO warns the Army payroll system handling $3 billion yearly is poorly designed enough for a clerk to issue fictitious checks. It notes computers could generate erroneous payments including a 9 999.98 biweekly salary, and often fail to detect errors in hours or pay grade.
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