Trying to squelch a persistent rumor that a health reform bill sponsored by Democrats would cut Tricare benefits for military retirees, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee vows to introduce legislation that explicitly exempts defense programs from any new health care requirements.

That would include health benefits for service members and their families, military retirees and their families, and employees of nonappropriated-fund activities such as military exchanges.

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