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Ken Calvert: “Junior enlisted service members will receive an average pay…”

Featuring: Ken Calvert, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 41

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Republicans And Democrats Square Off Over Defense Appropriations Package As Shutdown Approaches

Published | Video Starts at 05:38

Finally, investments in weapons systems do not matter. We fail to invest in our most important resource, our servicemembers. With changes in this bill, Junior enlisted service members will receive an average pay increase of 30%. This will have a significant impact on recruitment, retention and will improve the quality of life for our service members and their families. (05:38–05:43)

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