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we assembled all the original paper-
work [pertaining to benefi ts, insur-
ance, investments, etcetera], and we
just keep adding to it as we remem-
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ber [additional items]. …
We [have] summarized [the] indi-
vidual contents on another paper, for
our own reference. [Spouses might]
be surprised by how many other ben-
efi ts they have forgotten about.
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least you have a plan that you both
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raise [“Making History,” Wash-
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people not understand what is going
on in the economy? Hundreds of
thousands of people are losing their
Give the gift of Independence. jobs every week, just as many others
are having their pay and hours cut.
Social Security and military retirees
will not be getting a cost-of-living
Celebrate your independence this 4th of July
[adjustment] in 2010. On top of that,
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many military programs are being
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or falling.
economy. This should probably be
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INDOORFEATUREALLOWSEASYACCESSANDEXITINGone year when the military does not
get a pay raise. I will also tell you
s JETSSOOTHEAWAYYOURACHES
and pains.
that the pay gap exists for only cer-
tain grades and skills in the military.
The philosophy of more and more
“Proudly Made In the USA”
for all people related to the military
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is defi nitely not supported by all
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