Civilians in Japan see increase in post allowance

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Civilians in Japan see increase in post allowance
By Travis J. Tritten, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Friday, November 30, 2007

While U.S. servicemembers in Japan lament a weaker dollar, U.S. government civilian workers might notice a few extra dollars in their pockets this holiday season.

Those civilians will have more disposable income thanks to an increase this week in post allowances by the federal government.

The allowance rates around military bases jumped 20 percent since a previous rate report earlier this month, according to the Office of Allowances at the U.S. Department of State.

Post allowance for all eligible U.S. civilians overseas is set by the State Department.

It was the first increase in post allowances since Aug. 5, according to agency records.

The agency reported no change in post allowances for South Korea-based civilians.


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