Akaka's Cola Increase For Veterans Now Law

[JohnM]

I contacted the office of Daniel Akaka (202)224-9126 . This year's cola increase, which will be equal to the annual SS increase, has yet to be determined. But as it stands as of today the gentelmem told me that it is 2.5%.I told him that does not pay for gas or heat this winter. And it does not even cover for inflation.

Has anyone heard different?

[john999]

That MF'er should be hanged. See if he can live on a 2.5% COLA. Based on that we are going backwards.

[SeattleShay]

Akaka...another veteran that will throw his brorher and sister vets to the wolves (just like McCain).

He's rich, so he doesn't care,plus the majority of vets are haole which makes us even lower in his eyes.

I didn't like him when I liven in Hawaii and I like him even less now.

[jbasser]

It is still based ont he CPI and we will know the exact amount in less than 3 weeks.

It will be considerbally higher than 2.5 percent. 6 percent or a couple of points lower.

J

[Pete53]

The 2.5 or is it 2.9 is an estimate/ Like JBasser and I have said it will be between 5 and 7 per cent.

I am guessing now between 5.5 and 6.2 We will find out soon

A 6 per cent in the times like this would be a blessing

Edited September 27, 2008 by Pete53

[halos2]

Read from post "Do you think we will get the 6.2% cola in our compensation" Original post Aug 08 and updated Sept 28th 08 with Bureau of Labor statistics.

Also see vfw washington weekly 12 sept 08 cola passes house ss increase won't be known till mid-oct but is expected to be minimum of 6%. Vets matches ss provider amounts. Senate passed this in Jul 08.

Edited September 28, 2008 by halos2

[gdsnide]

I contacted the office of Daniel Akaka (202)224-9126 . This year's cola increase, which will be equal to the annual SS increase, has yet to be determined. But as it stands as of today the gentelmem told me that it is 2.5%.I told him that does not pay for gas or heat this winter. And it does not even cover for inflation.

Has anyone heard different?

I don't mean to make this a politicial debate but if U vote for McCain because he's a Vet it's a wasted vote as he votes against increases,etc. for the Military all the time & there is some Veterans group protesting against him........GARY