NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I am concerned, as are many of our colleagues, about the out-of-pocket…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2003

I am concerned, as are many of our colleagues, about the out-of-pocket costs to U.S. soldiers participating in the Rest and Recuperation program for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Once soldiers arrive at BWI, it is up to them to pay for the rest of their travel costs to see their families. Often, airlines have provided discounted rates, but some soldiers have reported paying in excess of $1,000. Now, we should not be causing an additional burden on soldiers or their families during this comparatively short stay in the United States. Mr. Chairman, the Senate adopted an amendment during floor consideration offered by Mr. Coleman of Minnesota to alleviate this burden on our Armed Forces. Several Members of this House, including myself, have introduced legislation to correct this issue.

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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH

New York

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Addressing the financial burden on U.S. soldiers participating in the Rest and Recuperation program.

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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I am concerned, as are many of our colleagues, about the out-of-pocket costs to U.S. soldiers participating in the Rest…”

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