The Senate yesterday voted 91 to 0 to reimburse troops who bought body armor, water packs, steel plating for vehicles and other items before deploying to combat zones. The amendment to the fiscal year 2005 defense authorization bill, introduced by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), would repay any individual, family or local business that bought or donated any items the soldier's company commander says were necessary for combat. The bill does not limit the amount that can be reimbursed and would...
