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Sequestration Won't Affect Military Pay (Video)

Pentagon officials say military pay and benefits would not be affected by sequestration.

President Obama used his legal authority - according to The Pentagon Channel - to exempt military personnel funding from sequestration cuts, although he does not have the same authority to protect civilian pay.

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