02/27/1989
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"Such awards would undesirably depart from the current practice of limiting incentive awards to current Government employees."
"Military families weather the challenges with perseverance and pride."
"Today we assure these Americans of our abiding gratitude, respect, and support."
"H.R. 2263 would provide excessive increases in the maximum amount for incentive awards."