Senate votes to curb double dipping by military retirees
The Senate defeated a three year phaseout of a 1 billion subsidy for commissaries serving US and overseas military families, voting 39 to 34. It narrowly adopted Sen Ted Stevens amendment barring retirees from pension plus new federal salaries, with Eagleton noting about 140,000 people receive both. He cited billions in annual double dipping and urged action.
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Senate panel debates commissary subsidies and pay impact
The Senate Appropriations Committee weighed ending subsidies for commissary staff salaries arguing current costs and benefits do not boost combat readiness. Senator Stevens warned the low cost food policy helps enlistments, while foes said removing subsidies lowers soldier pay and harms morale. The panel noted stores save 23 percent versus local markets and could fund salaries with a 10 percent price rise, amid broader defense bill debates on pay, pensions, and missile programs.
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Army pay setup ripe for fraud found by GAO report
The General Accounting Office says army payroll systems allow one clerk to create fictitious checks and could issue improper payments. Computers may generate pay for improper hours or for non existent employees, with weak controls and limited detection of errors. The audit highlights broad vulnerabilities in federal payroll systems and urges stronger automated safeguards.
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