Robin Carnahan: “last night the Senate acted to demonstrate our support and gratitude for those brave men and women who are fighting to…”

“last night the Senate acted to demonstrate our support and gratitude for those brave men and women who are fighting to protect our freedom and our Nation's interests abroad. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act. These common sense tax cuts rectify injustices in our tax code that punish those who serve in our military. Even in times of peace, extraordinary demands are placed on our troops. They are separated from their families. They endure physically grueling training. And most important, they commit to put their own lives at risk for the sake of this country. Since last year's attacks, we have become even more dependent on the dedication of our armed forces. This reality makes it all the more important that we ensure our tax laws are fair to those who serve in our military. In August, I introduced the Honoring Our Heroes Act. Under my bill, families of soldiers who lose their lives while serving their country do not have to pay income taxes on the death benefit payment the federal government provides.”