The Hatch Act and Colin Powell

Doesn't the Hatch Act forbid military retiree Colin Powell from endorsing Sen. Obama?

Answer: No the Hatch Act of 1939 does not forbid this endorsement.

Wikipedia explains it like this: In 1993 Congress amended the Hatch Act to allow Federal employees to take an active part in political campaigns for Federal offices. Active Federal employees are able to participate in campaigns for President, Senate, and House of Representatives. (Retirees, spouses, and family members are not bound by the Hatch Act.) For more information visit: Wikipedia

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COLA increase is 5.8%, biggest since 1982

Article Title: COLA increase is 5.8%, biggest since 1982
Snippet from Article: "...The Dec. 1 cost-of-living adjustment for military and federal civilian retirees, disabled veterans and survivors will be 5.8 percent, with the increase first appearing in Jan. 1 checks. The same increase will go to Social Security recipients...."
Source: www.navytimes.com

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