On the recordMarch 14, 2007
Well, the intent of the law originally was fine, except there was just an oversight, I believe, in that they didn't take into consideration these types of situations.
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transcripts.cnn.comTom Latham: “Well, the intent of the law originally was fine, except there was just an oversight, I believe, in that they didn't take…”
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Tom Latham comments on the need to change the law regarding military death benefits to better accommodate the wishes of deceased service members.
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