The republicans loves them some Guard and Reservists...yup
The tax bill on its way for signature by Preznit Special Interest Whore could have had a tax break for employers of Guard and Reservists...the same men and women coming back from long deployments in the "Iraqi War on Terra™" only to find that in many cases the "don't show up" sign was out at their old place of employment.
But threatened filibusters over the tobacco provision and the bill's failure to include a tax break for employers of National Guardsman and reservists fizzled today. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) agreed to a final vote after Senate leaders attached her $2.5 billion guard-and-reserve tax break to a different bill.
Yeah, those republicans loves them some soldiers, especially when their corporate sponsors tell them that it's allowed.
But certainly not when it's the right thing to do, unless there's a photo-op involved.
posted by Jo Fish on 10.11.04 at 07:22 PM
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Sorry to post this here, but I didn't know where else to. Read a post from Jan.2002 re: SPN411 on DD214.
More of a question than a comment for anyone who may be able to help. I was drafted into the Army in '68. Did Basic, AIT, and was sent to Korea. While there I was asked to extend my tour by one month and get an early out by having the last 5 months of active duty dropped(actually its an early transfer to the USAR). I was told that the benefits would be the same as if I had completed my 2 yr. enlistment. My DD214 has the SPN 411(Overseas returnee) referred to in another post on this site. Ma. teacher retirement will allow me to buy back active duty time as indicated on my DD214 which is 19 mos. I believe that I should be entitled to the 'other' 5 mos. also. I have a DA137 from Korea which shows my one mo. extension and Special Orders #101 extract that shows ETS as Nov. 6, '70 which includes the full 2 yrs. I also have Special Orders 161 from POS Ft. Lewis which shows the # of yrs. at pay grade E-4 as 2yrs. I'm currently appealing their decision. I'm looking for Army Regs, U.S. Code, etc. from that era which will back up my claim. I have found modern-day code which allows up to 3 mos. early out with no loss of benefit from the full term of active service.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Bill Raymond
Beverly, Ma.
posted by: Bill Raymond on 10.11.04 at 09:22 PM [permalink]
Good luck Bill.
By the way- how are we safer when many guard/reservists are good cops, firefighters (our chief here), and trauma trained and qualified EMTs?
We are less safe here and abroad as a result of AWOL's war profiteering.
posted by: Mr.Murder on 10.12.04 at 08:44 PM [permalink]
