01/13/2009
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"The only mistake that we can possibly make is to do nothing and to accept the status quo as the benefit package that today's generation of warriors is going to receive for the rest of their life."
"But to accept that is to accept that there was an intent on the part of Members of Congress that wrote this to force the property in a family of a servicemember to all be listed in the servicemember's..."
"the profound importance of spouse commitment to the readiness and well-being of servicemembers . . . and to the security of our Nation."
"So, VA would be aware of veterans who appear to need those benefits but do not currently qualify?"