Posted on Nov 16, 2015
Sgt Spencer Sikder
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Wounded Warrior Leave ► H.R.313 Signed Into Law
President Obama has signed into law the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 sponsored by U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch aimed at giving federal workers who are also veterans extra time off to seek medical care. The new law provides the employees with 104 hours of what Lynch calls "Wounded Warrior leave" during their first year in the federal workforce so that they can seek medical treatment for service-connected disabilities without being forced to take unpaid leave or forego their appointments. The Massachusetts Democrat said getting the proposal to Obama's desk was a bipartisan effort. The measure passed the House unanimously on 28 SEP and then passed the Senate, also unanimously, on 26 OCT. Lynch said the new law reflects Congress' gratitude and appreciation for the hardship and sacrifices made by veterans.

[Source: The Associated Press | November 8, 2015
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SCPO David Lockwood
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First time I'm hearing of this!
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Sgt Spencer Sikder
Sgt Spencer Sikder
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Same here. Hope the young new hires are getting the news. They should be going back to have corrected time cards entered if they had to take the leave without pay.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Thank you for sharing!
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