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Major Richard Star Act
Coverage of Major Richard Star Act in the Nexus archive.
- SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes
Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Takano criticize Republicans for proposing cuts to disability benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea to fund the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. They argue alternative funding sources, such as unspent Department of Defense funds and tax adjustments for the top 0.1% income earners, could cover the legislation’s costs without harming disabled veterans.