Although the Pentagon objects, Congress has approved it. NO MATTER - the whole issue is shameful!!
Congress Backs Combat Gear Repayments
By JOHN FILES
Published: October 31, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/31/politics/31gear.html
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 - Despite objections from the Pentagon, Congress approved a Defense appropriations bill this month that includes a measure to allow soldiers, their families and charities to be reimbursed for the cost of some combat equipment for use in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The provision, sponsored by Senator Christopher S. Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut, permits such groups and individuals to make claims for up to $1,100 for those purchases made between Sept. 11, 2001, and July 31, 2004. It has been sent to the president and would take effect after he signs it.
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