House Proceeding on Apr 1st, 2009 :: 2:36:25 to 2:37:00
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Susan A. Davis: about how the spdic offset has impacted their lives. their stories, i can assure you, were compelling and demonstrated why the goal of eeliminating this offset is so important. twhile enhancement of the monthly benefits under the special survivor indemocratnyity allowance does not end the so-called widow's tax, it is a strong step in the

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Speech By: Susan A. Davis

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Susan A. Davis: right direction. we have done the best weould with this bill, given the resources available and strong support for h.r. 1804 from the military associations has confirmed the value of our effort. however, i do believe that more needs to be done. i intend to keep searching for opportunities to make improvements with the hope that

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Susan A. Davis: someday we can find a permanent solution. i want to thank chairman towns for sponsoring a bill that provides so many benefits to our civilian and military workforce and mr. ortiz for his