Quotable: Addison H. Hallock

Governors are again urging the White House to extend federal funds for National Guard troops deployed to fight the pandemic.

In addition to funding hardware and programs, the proposed legislation contains a 3% pay raise for uniformed personnel.

The House approved the $741 billion annual defense authorization, a bipartisan bill that includes a 3% pay raise for troops.

The fiscal 2021 defense funding bill would also fund a 3% troop pay raise.

The increase would not apply to service members in combat zones.