Federal Eye: Obama to McChrystal: you can keep the stars

Gen. Stanley McChrystal will retain his four-star rank when he retires from the military, the White House said Tuesday. The decision means the general will earn about $149,700 per year before taxes in military retirement pay. - Federal Eye: Obama to McChrystal: you can keep the stars
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