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A new veterans bill includes Major Richard Star Act but cuts benefits for 1.5 million to fund it

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A package of benefits for veterans has been introduced by Congressional Republicans. This package includes a measure to help combat-injured veterans. However, to fund this, disability compensation for many other veterans may be cut.

The number of veterans affected by these cuts could be up to 1. 5 million. Further details about the proposed changes are available from the original source.

The package is made up of multiple pieces of legislation and has support from many lawmakers. It aims to address a longstanding issue for some veterans, but its overall impact is still to be determined.

Originally reported by We Are The Mighty. Read the original article →
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