04/22/2009
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"this bill, Senate Bill 1852, the Spouses of Heroes Education Act, represents a small step to help Gold Star spouses reclaim some of that potential."
"Let us provide the same opportunity to our Gold Star spouses as we provide to the children to help the spouses restore a financial foundation for their families and take control of their futures."
"I really appreciate your holding a hearing on this issue, which is so critical for LGBT Americans."
"I also want to recognize the indispensable role that the late Senator Ted Kennedy played on this issue."