Lawmakers investigate National Guard bonus repayment scandal

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Lawmakers investigate National Guard bonus repayment scandal

National Guard officials say dozens of people have been punished over a scandal that forced thousands of soldiers to have to repay their enlisted bonuses. But only...

Daisy Thornton@dthorntonWFED

December 15, 2016 12:30 pm

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National Guard officials say dozens of people have been punished over a scandal that forced thousands of soldiers to have to repay their enlisted bonuses. But only one has been sent to jail. Congress held its first oversight hearing on the issue yesterday. Federal News Radio’s Jared Serbu has an update on where things stand.

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