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Harry Gets His Veterans Bill Passed
March 14, 2008Dear Friends, Our country would not be what it is today if not for the veterans who have fought to protect our freedom. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for their service, and I am pleased to write you with news that the Congress has made an important step towards honoring our commitment to them. Last night was a victory for Nevadas veterans. By passing my concurrent receipt budget amendment, the Senate took the first step in caring for our nations heroes. When it becomes law, this legislation will end the phase-in period that has kept disabled veterans from receiving disability and retirement pay simultaneously. The old phase-in legislation was an impractical policy that robbed our military men and women of benefits, and Im glad to see it go. The amendment I sponsored will allow veterans with at least 50 percent disability rating to become eligible for the concurrent receipt of both disability pay and retirement pay by the Fall of 2008. I have worked to implement a better veterans benefit payment system for eight years now, introducing legislation every year since 2000. I am glad that this amendment passed. This is another step toward ensuring that our veterans will finally receive the full support and care they were promised when they enrolled. I hope that you will share you questions or comments with me by calling 866-SEN-REID or visiting http://www.reid.senate.gov/issues/veterans.cfm Sincerely, Harry Reid Posted by: Bobby 2008-03-15 |
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