Reply #56: Look's like my friend was right

[DoYouEverWonder]

W's been handing out raises left and right to the enlisted folks ever since he took office.



Senate Ok's Military Pay Raise
Associated Press
June 24, 2004


But, generally, the Senate authorization bill mirrors the House version, for instance also including an across-the-board 3.5 percent pay raise for military personnel and higher danger pay.


http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,FL_pay_062404,00.html

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Bush Slashes Federal Pay Hikes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2003

Military personnel aren't affected. President Bush has proposed a 4.1 percent raise for them starting in January.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/08/28/politics/main570505.shtml


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December 12, 2002

Bush approves military pay raise
4.1 percent pay increase for military in '03

Under the two bills, servicemembers will receive at least a 4.1 percent pay raise beginning Jan. 1. Many mid-level NCOs and officers will receive a pay jump of between 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent. The bills call for an increase in the basic allowance for housing to cut out-of-pocket expenses to 7.5 percent. The bill puts elimination of this financial inequity to servicemembers on course for fiscal 2005.


http://www.dcmilitary.com/army/standard/7_25/national_news/20630-1.html


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Biggest Basic Pay Raise in 20 Years

January 4, 2002


Thanks to the fiscal 2002 authorization law, targeted basic pay increases kicked in January 1, ranging from 5 percent to a maximum of 15 percent. Biggest boosts went to senior enlisted members, warrant officers and mid grade officers. Drill pay also is tied to the active duty pay raises.

http://www.armedforcesnews.com/backissues/2002/010402.htm

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Thursday February 15, 2001


President Bush to Seek Military Pay Boost

President Bush plans to propose to Congress this week a $1.4 Billion across-the-board pay raise for members of the military. The Washington Post reports that the 4.6 percent pay raise would begin reaching members of the military next January if it is passed by Congress. President Bush will also propose spending $1 billion for pay incentives, such as bonuses for highly skilled personnel. In addition, he will discuss improvements in military housing and in schools attended by military dependents as he travels around the country visiting military bases this week.


http://www.military.com/MilitaryReport/0,12914,MR021501,00.html