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Well, he's gotta save some money somewhere, right? 40K, BIG WHOOP, won't even make a dent in his electoral votes since they are spread all over.
This is FUCKING DIRTY!! I'm sure it was just all a clerical error.
Trump to pull National Guard off COVID-19 duties one day before their benefits would kick in: report
Published 2 hours ago on
May 19, 2020
By Tom Boggioni
According to a report from Politico, Donald Trump’s administration is recalling National Guard members assisting in states with coronavirus pandemic efforts just before many become eligible for extra benefits from the federal government.
The report states the guardsmen face a “hard stop … just one day shy of many members becoming eligible for key federal benefits, according to a senior FEMA official.”
In a May 12 call obtained by Politico, “The official also acknowledged during the call that the June 24 deadline means that thousands of members who first deployed in late March will find themselves with only 89 days of duty credit, one short of the 90-day threshold for qualifying for early retirement and education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI bill.”
The official also acknowledged that the order will require a “delicate messaging strategy,” in order to quell complaints.
“We would greatly benefit from unified messaging regarding the conclusion of their services prior to hitting the 90-day mark and the retirement benefit implications associated with it,” the official stated.
“Top National Guard and other federal officials on the call did not dispute the June 24 cutoff or raise the possibility of an extension...
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/tr...y-before-their-benefits-would-kick-in-report/
This is FUCKING DIRTY!! I'm sure it was just all a clerical error.
Trump to pull National Guard off COVID-19 duties one day before their benefits would kick in: report
Published 2 hours ago on
May 19, 2020
By Tom Boggioni
The report states the guardsmen face a “hard stop … just one day shy of many members becoming eligible for key federal benefits, according to a senior FEMA official.”
“Top National Guard and other federal officials on the call did not dispute the June 24 cutoff or raise the possibility of an extension...
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/tr...y-before-their-benefits-would-kick-in-report/