Signing bonus

Nov 21, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today Senator John Edwards released the following statement:

“I am both astonished and horrified at reports that the Pentagon is sending injured soldiers who have not completed their tours of duty bills for portions of their signing bonuses.

“This administration has already underserved our service men and women through scandals like Walter Reed, relentless deployments and the extension of tours to a grueling 15 months. But the practices outlined in this report are even more reprehensible.    » read more »

Senator to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Full Payment to Veterans

November 21, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on the Pentagon to immediately reverse a policy that requires repayment of enlistment bonuses by medically discharged wounded soldiers. She also requested that the Army disclose the number of wounded soldiers who have been affected by this policy and promised to introduce new legislation to guarantee the fully payment of bonuses and incentives to wounded veterans.    » read more »