Jimmy Carter actually said...

Adjustments in the rates of monthly basic pay and allowances for subsistence and quarters for members of the uniformed services shall be effective on October 1, 1979.

Context

Executive Order 12165—Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases

10/08/1979

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