News Headlines - PROMISES, PROMISES: War widows' futile fight : Townhall.com:
For a decade, war widows in matching yellow suit jackets and hats quietly and persistently have knocked on Capitol Hill doors seeking an end to the 'widows' tax,' a government policy that deprives them of benefits from their husbands' military service.
They are always warmly received, but that's where the hospitality ends. Despite pledges of help from scores of federal officials _ including President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi _ their long quest remains unfulfilled."
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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