|
As tens of thousands of National Guard and reserve members remained mobilized around the country for coronavirus response missions, lawmakers are pushing to expand their military benefits after that work is finished. In recent days, leaders in Congress have offered new plans to extend veteran home loans to more Guardsmen, do away with certain medical co-pays for their families and enhance job training programs for their post-military careers. The moves come just a few weeks after a Senate panel included plans to award hazard pay for Guardsmen on coronavirus pandemic missions.
|