Surprise Move: Biden Administration Opposes Military Pay Raise

Troops Left Behind: Lawmakers Criticize Spending on Foreign Aid Over Domestic Priorities

According to Dailycaller, The Biden administration is not supporting a plan to give junior military personnel a pay raise. This is surprising since they have already spent a lot of money on helping Ukraine and other countries. The proposed pay raise would be around $24 billion over five years.

Some lawmakers are upset about this decision. They think the government should prioritize helping its military personnel, rather than giving money to other countries. “It’s unfair to ask our troops to make ends meet in a difficult economy,” said one congressman.

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Military Pay Stagnation: Recruitment Crisis Looms as Biden Administration Rejects Pay Raise Proposal

The military has been struggling to recruit new members because their pay is not competitive with the civilian job market. A pay raise would help to attract more people to join the military. However, the Biden administration’s decision not to support the pay raise has sparked anger and frustration.

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