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Senator Mark Kelly Sues War Department Over Demotion and Reduced Retirement Pay
Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Naval officer, is suing the War Department and Secretary Pete Hegseth over the agency's actions to demote him and cut his retirement pay for urging military reform.
Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the War Department and Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging they improperly demoted him and reduced his retirement pay after he publicly criticized military policies. Kelly, a retired Naval officer, had previously urged the administration to address issues related to veterans' affairs. The senator claims that his actions were retaliatory and unfairly impacted his benefits. He is seeking compensation for the losses incurred due to the department's actions.
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