In an effect to alleviate the plight of pensioners who last year as a result of an increase in their social security benefits of some $4 per month. lost $35 per month in pension benefits. I offered an amendment to increase the income limitations to take care of this situation. If we can afford to spend some $15.000 per year on Job Corps enrollees. over $100 per month for each Cuban refugee in Florida. and billions in foreign aid. and other experimental programs. we can certainly afford to be more generous with the Nations veterans. by raising pensions a few dollars each month. We owe a great deal to these veterans. their widows. and their orphans. yes. to those who fought a real war. Mr.