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House passes Major Richard Star Act, sending bill to Senate

The House on Thursday passed legislation designed to allow combat-wounded medically retired veterans to receive retirement pay and disability compensation simultaneously without facing any penalties. The legislation, championed by House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano (D-Calif.), was brought to the floor after Democrats successfully garnered 218 signatures on a discharge…

House passes Major Richard Star Act, sending bill to Senate

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