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    "MOAA is proud to have worked with congressional leaders for two years on this important legislation to allow military spouses the option to elect the same state of domicile as their active duty spouse ... We're grateful for the leadership of Rep. John Carter (R-TX) for shepherding it to a successful vote in the House of Representatives on Nov. 2, and to Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) for their efforts to win Senate approval earlier this fall. Their bipartisan efforts will make a huge difference for military spouses." The new legislation would let the spouse claim the servicemember's state for voting, tax, and other purposes. Full Article at Freshnews.com
    MOAA is proud to have worked with congressional leaders for two years on this important legislation to allow military spouses the option to elect the same state of domicile as their active duty spouse ... We're grateful for the leadership of Rep. John Carter (R-TX) for shepherding it to a successful vote in the House of Representatives on Nov. 2, and to Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) for their efforts to win Senate approval earlier this fall. Their bipartisan efforts will make a huge difference for military spouses.
    SOURCE: Freshnews.com 3 weeks ago
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MOAA Applauds Hill Action for Military Spouses
  1. This legislation is one small way we can help ease the burden of military families, who make sacrifices everyday to support our men and women in uniform and to keep our country safe
    Richard Burr – Richard Burr SOURCE: Freshnews.com 3 weeks ago
  2. What a great way to kick off Military Family Appreciation Month ... Our thanks go to all the spouses and servicemembers - past and present - who spoke out on this issue.
    SOURCE: Freshnews.com 3 weeks ago
  3. We should have done this long ago, but at least we are now on track to have a new law in 2009.
    SOURCE: Freshnews.com 3 weeks ago
  4. This is fantastic news for our service families worldwide
    – John Carter SOURCE: Freshnews.com 3 weeks ago

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