Harry Reid: “this has 82 cosponsors. It is in the budget, as I indicated in my opening statement. There is money for it in the…”

“this has 82 cosponsors. It is in the budget, as I indicated in my opening statement. There is money for it in the proposed budget. There is money for it in this committee report. If somebody wants to vote against this, at least on the President's veto threat, that is their right. Here is the answer to the question. The administration also believes that our current deficit projections necessitate strict adherence to fiscal discipline to ensure the quickest return to a balanced budget. The Administration is concerned that an amendment may be offered on the Senate floor that would expand this objectionable provision even further. Should the final version of the bill include either provision affecting concurrent receipt of retirement and disability benefits, the President's senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill. Remember, they would recommend it. That is why it deserves to be in the file. Section 641 as currently drafted is contrary to the long-standing principle that no one should be able to receive concurrent retirement benefits and disability benefits based upon the same service. All Federal compensation systems aim for an equitable percentage of income replacement in the case of either work-related injury or retirement. Work related? Legs blown off? Shot in the stomach?…”