The Senate agreed Wednesday to make sure that federal employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve don't lose pay when they are activated and to expand benefits for the families of soldiers killed, regardless of whether the deaths occurred in combat. The measures were added to an $80.6 billion emergency spending bill. They are among a series of Democratic amendments that have been politically awkward for Republicans eager to show support for troops but also looking to contain costs.
April 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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The Senate on Wednesday agreed to make sure that federal employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve don’t lose pay when they are activated.
It also agreed to expand benefits for the families of soldiers killed, regardless of whether the deaths occurred in combat.
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