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On the recordJune 11, 2013
The families of anyone who perishes while wearing the uniform--whether on an IDT status or active duty status--deserves to have their survivor benefits calculated with consistency and equity.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

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Tom Rice emphasizes the need for equitable survivor benefits for military families.

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