Senator Webb says "Cut waste from DOD and not benefits from troops!

It would be wonderful to find out who even thought of cutting benefits from the troops in the first place.

Cut waste, not benefits, Webb says

Senator says he will ‘not walk back on’ well-compensated military
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Oct 27, 2010 12:01:06 EDT

The chairman of the Senate panel responsible for military personnel said Wednesday he is all for cutting waste out of the defense budget — but that does not include reductions in pay or benefits.

Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., said he is willing to cut the size of the force, particularly Army and Marine Corps ground forces.

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Cut waste not benefits