[Sleeping Freeper]

The water is swirling faster as the tub empties.... this nation is not long for demise....

[rawhide]

Definitely grounds for a major lawsuit.

[grania]

Not to worry. Everything that was voted to cut expenses and raise fees will be reversed by legislation. Pelosi already said that's what will happen to get the extension of unemployment benefits.

Wouldn't it be ironic if the US Senate could stop this outrage?

[grania]

Not to worry. Everything that was voted to cut expenses and raise fees will be reversed by legislation. Pelosi already said that's what will happen to get the extension of unemployment benefits.

Wouldn't it be ironic if the US Senate could stop this outrage?

[LTC.Ret]

Was this included in the final draft of the bill they voted for on Thursday PM?

[2ndDivisionVet]

Do they really want to goof with military retirees and veterans? Millions of people who have from 3 to 30 years experience and training in death and destruction? How smart is that? 535 against roughly twenty five million veterans. That’s about HALF A MILLION veterans for every congressman!

[Gay State Conservative]

Just checked Wikipedia...no mention of military service for Dirty Harry.And we know damn well that neither Osama Obama nor Bella Pelosi served.

[Grampa Dave]

Wonder how much this has cost the military and taxpayers? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3101593/posts Hagel: Same-sex benefits for troops’ spouses ready to go in all states The Washington Times ^ | December 13, 2013 | Douglas Ernst Posted on ‎12‎/‎13‎/‎2013‎ ‎4‎:‎16‎:‎22‎ ‎PM by jazusamo The nine remaining states that were refusing to extend full benefits to troops with same-sex spouses have formerly dropped their opposition. “All military spouses and families sacrifice on behalf of our country,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement Friday, the Military Times reported. “They deserve our respect and the benefits they are entitled to under the law.” (Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...

[Hulka]

“The deal cuts pension cost of living raises by 1 percentage point for military retirees who aren’t disabled and not yet 62 years old.”

First, what is “disabled? What VA rating is the cut-off?

Second, comparing military service and its challenges and way of life to civilian workers is nonsense of the highest order.

Third, and most important, staying until 62 requires congressional authorization. Most all are forced out by age 55. Unless you are a general, staying past 55 is simply impossible under DOPMA rules (up or out). Many would like to stay until SS kicks in but it simply isn’t reasonable nor likely nor possible absent congress authorizing the individual to stay.