For a stay longer than 180 days, the flat-rate per diem is 55 percent. Rates are fixed, and partly based on the cost of living in a location. Johnson said the changes are meant to give long-term TDY travelers an incentive to seek out extended-stay lodgings, which generally are less expensive.
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that causes jaundice and dark yellow colored urine when present in increased amounts. Some people normally have higher bilirubin in their blood. This is known as Gilbert's disease. So their urine will naturally have more bilirubin.
Milky urine may also be caused by bacteria, crystals, fat, white or red blood cells, or mucus in the urine. Dark brown but clear urine is a sign of a liver disorder such as acute viral hepatitis or cirrhosis, which causes excess bilirubin in the urine. Pink, red, or lighter brown urine can be caused by: 1  Beets, blackberries, or certain food colorings. 2  Hemolytic anemia. 3  Injury to the kidneys or urinary tract. 4  Medication. 5  Porphyria.