04/05/1976
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"I AM pleased to sign into law H.R. 14298 and H.R. 14299, bills which will provide cost-of-living increases in pension and compensation payments for approximately 5 million veterans and their survivors..."
"The administration is committed to doing right by the American veterans."
"This bill represents a substantial compromise on behalf of the Congress."
"the provisions for administration of that act contained in Executive Order No. 11533 shall continue in full force and effect"