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Bush White House opposed 1/2 % pay raise for the troops



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Yep. The Democrats are giving the troops .5% more of a raise than the Bush White House asked for, so the Bush administration is now opposing the legislation. Yeah, I mean it's not like the troops have earned a little extra over the past five years.

Tax cuts for the rich and big business? No problem. But if you're a soldier or a Marine, forget about it.

More on the issue, and the latest from Pelosi.


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