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[quote] Secretary of State John Kerry boasted today that the State Department is planning to boost spending on the United Nations by at least $3.6 billion.

While the Obama Administration announced today plans to cut health benefits for active duty and retired military personnel and their families and to examine a new lower pay structure. Tuition assistance to military members has already been cut off and military members are now being forced to pay more towards their housing costs. Obama explained that during these tough times, sacrifices need to be made by everyone, including members of the military. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel defended President Barack Obama's proposed cuts to the military as the best approach as the Pentagon grapples with smaller, deficit-driven budgets. When asked what military members thought of the cuts to their benefits and wages, Hagel explained "People don't enter the military to make money, they do so out a sense of honor and to serve their Country for a period of time then return to civilian life to pursue careers."]