Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
In addition, soldiers and service members do not have to pay federal taxes on wages they earn while deployed in a combat zone, or on any hazardous-duty, hostile fire or imminent danger pay. A spouse can file tax returns on behalf of a deployed service member. 2  Tax law makes it easier for certain service members to qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).