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Her pensionable relation to the Government terminated with her remarriage.

A careful examination of this bill has convinced me that for the reasons given and others not specifically stated its provisions are unnecessarily harsh and oppressive.

I am unable to discover any principle which justifies her restoration to that relationship upon the death of her second husband.

I return herewith without my approval House bill No. 6902, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Viel.'