Bush resists Democrats on military pay
White House says 3.5% hike is too costly
WASHINGTON -- The White House is trying to kill a Democratic plan to increase the size of a military pay raise next year, contending it would be too costly and that members of the armed forces are already sufficiently compensated. (Full article: 756 words)
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