Looks like the Pentagon wants to cut troop pay for those stationed overseas. Apparently they're not able to make ends meet on whatever budget it is they've got. The article makes it sound like it's strictly for the guys in Iraq, but it's actually for anyone in a "combat zone." Apparently Congress and/or the White House can override the decision, which I would guess is what will happen since it looks really bad. Of course, they'll probably just take the money from some less visible corner of the budget.
Now I'm no fan of this whole Iraq escapade, but if anyone's going to pay for the damn thing, it should not be the front-line troops or their families. How about instead we cut the salaries of the administration lackeys who dreamt the whole thing up in the first place? With as many millionaires as are in Dubya's administration, I would think they could stand to take a hit of a few hundred a month.
Posted by Jason at August 14, 2003 02:56 PM