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Rep. Takano

Coverage of Rep. Takano in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 15 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 09:00 UTC
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Take Care of America’s Veterans Acttopic2Major Richard Star Acttopic2Sen. Blumenthalperson2combat-injured veteranstopic1disability compensationtopic1Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Benefits Expansion Acttopic1Love Lives On Acttopic1Republicansorganization1disability benefitstopic1Tinnitustopic1Sleep Apneatopic1Department of Defenseorganization1H.R. 1topic1tax ratetopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 23 · 09:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Veterans fought for these benefits. Congress can finally give them what they need

    The article highlights the financial struggles of combat-injured veterans and their caregivers due to outdated laws that reduce retirement pay for disability compensation. It advocates for the 'Take Care of America’s Veterans Act,' which aims to address these issues by advancing stalled legislation, including ending retirement pay offsets and expanding survivor benefits.

  • POLITICSJul 15 · 09:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.