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White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon
The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.
By Joe Gould
No clear return date for troops headed to Europe amid Russia threats
Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior administration officials about the troop moves and latest tensions in Ukraine.
Why are so few troops applying for the extra housing money approved to ease financial woes?
The military services have so far approved just 4,167 claims for the temporary increase in Basic Allowance for Housing, far fewer than were anticipated by defense officials.
By Karen Jowers
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
By Jessie Bur
Saltpeter for sex drives, and the urban legend of the military’s libido manipulation
It's a common myth that saltpeter causes loss of libido among new recruits.
By Sarah Sicard