Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Bush administration charges wounded soldiers for their meals
Sandra Juntz of Stars and Stripes here:
Lucky duckies!
Troops wounded in combat in the nation’s war on terrorism are being handed more than just discharge papers when they leave military hospitals — some also are getting a bill.
At a daily rate of $8.10, hospitalized troops, including those wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, are being charged for their meals.
Lucky duckies!