09/20/2023
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"Excluding BAH makes a member appear artificially impoverished and diminishes the value of a member's hard-earned military compensation and the value of the member's military service."
"One of the issues I've heard is that one of the major drivers of food insecurity is lack of access."
"Previous NDAA bills have authorized service secretaries to grant waivers to families applying for the Basic Needs Allowance who otherwise would not be eligible based on the inclusion of the BAH."
"I represent Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one of the largest military installations on the west coast."