President Trump Issues Memo on Use of Available Department of War Funds for Military Pay, Allowances During Lapse in Annual Appropriations
October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Oct. 15, 2025:
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Use of Available Department of War Funds for Military Pay and Allowances during the Lapse in Annual Appropriations
The current appropriations lapse, which includes a lapse in the annual appropriations that the Congress provides for the pay and allowances . . .
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Use of Available Department of War Funds for Military Pay and Allowances during the Lapse in Annual Appropriations
The current appropriations lapse, which includes a lapse in the annual appropriations that the Congress provides for the pay and allowances . . .