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Bid to end military ‘widows tax’ stalled despite congressional promises

Efforts to force the issue into the annual defense authorization bill debate were turned back over funding and procedural problems.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Stealing from war widows: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for 5/27: Disaster aid bill, military housing problems, the military widows tax and Memorial Day reflections.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Will the military ‘widows tax’ disappear this year?

The issue costs about 65,000 surviving military spouses an average of $11,000 a year.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

'Widow's tax' fix in defense budget compromise would raise some Tricare co-pays

Lawmakers say they need the $2.8 billion in extra funds to permanently fix a nagging benefits problem for military survivors.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Congress’ $700B defense authorization deal adds 20,000 troops, rejects Space Corps

The defense budget bill now heads to a full Congress vote, with an uncertain future because of unresolved issues with defense spending caps.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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