White House Threatens Veto of GOP Bill Giving Large Pay Raise to Junior Enlisted Troops

White House threatens to veto GOP bill giving 30% raise to junior enlisted troops
Bill would increase E-1 pay to $2,601/month and E-6 pay to $3,210/month
White House objects to pay raise and other "partisan" policies in bill
Says bill doesn't provide funding for pay raises, creating billions in unfunded costs
Pay raise could harm incentives for promotion and military readiness, White House argues

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Posted 9/13/2023, 7:22:00 PM