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Barack Obama: I'm calling on Congress to provide surviving spouses with 100 percent of the Survivor Benefit Plan promised.

On the recordApril 5, 2017
I'm calling on Congress to provide surviving spouses with 100 percent of the Survivor Benefit Plan promised.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama urges Congress to ensure full benefits for military spouses.

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