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Pentagon says tough duty bonuses are budget-buster

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Posted by fullwood 2003-08-14 9:09:46 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Tough shit. So's the war. Pay 'em.

Posted by tu3031 2003-8-14 10:12:34 PM|| 2003-8-14 10:12:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Saw on a few other sites that the Pentagon is denying this story and claiming someone is spreading false news. We'll see

Posted by AWW 2003-8-14 11:38:26 PM|| 2003-8-14 11:38:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Here's an old July 2nd story from ArmyTimes.com that meshes with this latest report. Still hard to believe though.

The Pentagon is reviewing tax-free combat zones and imminent-danger pay for troops in the Balkans, Persian Gulf and elsewhere, and officials could recommend eliminating some geographic regions as early as next year.

The first review, now underway, is looking at combat tax-exclusion zones, areas where enlisted members and all but the most senior officers pay no income tax on money earned while serving there. Currently, military service in 23 nations and seven bodies of water qualifies for the tax break.

A second review of locations that qualify for $250 per month in imminent-danger pay is expected to begin this fall. Now, service in 49 nations and five bodies of water qualifies for the danger pay.

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http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=0-292243-1986737.php

Posted by fullwood 2003-8-15 12:48:18 AM|| [] 2003-8-15 12:48:18 AM|| Front Page Top

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