[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 54 (Thursday, March 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E674-E675]
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                    FAIR COMPENSATION FOR KRIS MURTY

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                         HON. RONALD D. COLEMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 1995
  Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I have introduced legislation which 
would allow for the Federal Government to right an injustice wrought 
upon one of its own over 8 years ago. In January 1985, the Department 
of the Army extended a job offer to Mr. Kris Murty, then of Houston, 
TX, for a position at Ft. Bliss, TX. He received orders authorizing 
reimbursement for miscellaneous expenses, unexpired lease expenses, and 
temporary quarters subsistence expense. It was with this understanding 
that Mr. Murty accepted the position. Upon his relocation to Ft. Bliss 
Mr. Murty was awarded an advance for his travel costs.
  Several months later, Mr. Murty was notified that the Army had erred. 
At that time, Mr. Murty was instructed that he must make restitution 
for the Army's mistake. Without recourse, his wages were garnished.
  Mr. Murty acted in good faith with the Department of Army. His 
acceptance of the position hinged on the Army's assurances that it 
 [[Page E675]] would cover these expenses. Mr. Murty has spent the last 
8 years exhausting all possible avenues of redress. His last recourse 
is the bill of private relief which I have introduced today.
  The Comptroller General of the United States has reviewed Mr. Murty's 
claim and agrees that his case deserves to be favorably considered by 
Congress. I urge the committee of jurisdiction to take up this 
legislation expeditiously so that this issue will be fairly and 
judiciously settled once and for all.


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