I also believe that it is morally wrong, not to mention detrimental to our country's security, not to treat military retirees at least as well as we treat civilian Federal retirees. This amendment starts to fix that, and regardless of the other difficulties that have to be overcome, it is the right thing to do. This House ought to pass it.
Addressing the treatment of military retirees compared to civilian Federal retirees.
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