10 Highlights From Tom Coburn's Wastebook

10 Highlights From Tom Coburn's Wastebook

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Fort Hood Shooter Still on Federal Payroll — $53,000 (in 2013)

Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Major Nadal Hasson, continues to get paid federal salary since the Military Code of Justice doesn’t allow a soldier to be suspended until they are found guilty. He made $52,952 in 2013 and $278,000 total since he allegedly killed 13 and injured 32 in 2009.

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