A key Republican in the House recommended a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel in 2018 as opposed to the 2.1 percent in President Donald Trump's proposed defense budget. Speaking on background, staffers for House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said the higher level would comply with "statutory requirements" for military pay increases that have at times been ignored by presidents of both parties. Read the full story on Military.com.
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