Although there are cases in which it seems not improper that pensions should be granted for injuries sustained during furlough and before actual return to duty, this does not appear to me to be one of them.
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Our people exhibit a patriotic disposition which entitles them to demand...faithful and unselfish service in their behalf.
I herewith return without approval House bill No. 900, entitled 'An act to provide for the payment of the claim of William H. Mahoney.'
It is difficult to understand why under the Constitution it should be necessary to submit proposed legislation to Executive scrutiny and approval except to invoke the exercise of Executive judgment and invite independent Executive action.
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