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Read. Follow. Verify.1979 Congressional Hearings on Military Personnel Legislation
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What This Bill Does
This document is a record of congressional hearings held in October 1979 by the House Military Personnel . The sessions focused on reviewing several proposed bills related to military personnel policies.
These hearings represent the legislative review process for bills 5573, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 2600, which proposed changes to military service regulations and benefits for personnel.
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Military Personnel
The legislation discussed in these hearings pertains to the regulations and benefits governing military service members.
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on October 24, 25, and 30, 1979.
- The sessions were conducted by the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Committee on Armed Services.
- The subcommittee reviewed H.R. 5573 (related to H.R. 5766).
- The subcommittee reviewed H.R. 1425 (related to H.R. 5753).
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- The subcommittee reviewed H.R. 2600 (related to H.R. 5748).
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