On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
in addition to the swearing-in of Lieutenant Governor Walsh, I expect that this afternoon the Senate will adopt the motion to proceed to legislation to restore the earned pensions of military retirees. This measure restores cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees. Although no veterans will be affected until the end of next year, there is no reason to delay a solution. I will continue to work with my Republican colleagues to process what we need to do to pass this important measure. We know the Ayotte amendment is one Republicans have indicated they want a vote on, and I see no reason why we shouldn't allow them to have a vote on it. ____________________
