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Jane Horton stands in Arlington National Cemetery.
Gold Star Family Members Can Now Become Congressional Fellows

To give members of families of the fallen first-hand experience in Congress, lawmakers approved a yearlong fellowship for...

Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii fold the American flag over the remains of U.S. Navy F1c Grant Clark COOK Jr. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, May. 09, 2019.  (Jamarius Fortson/U.S. Army)
Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress

Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.

The U.S. flag sits atop a case containing the possible remains of unidentified U.S. service members.
Effort to Repeal Military 'Widow's Tax' Fails in Senate

A long-pursued effort to repeal the so-called "widow's tax" failed to make it into the defense policy bill.

Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii fold the American flag over the remains of U.S. Navy F1c Grant Clark COOK Jr. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, May. 09, 2019.  (Jamarius Fortson/U.S. Army)
Could the Military 'Widow's Tax' Finally Get Abolished? Here's the Next Hurdle

The Senate is taking up the National Defense Authorization Act this week.

Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii fold the American flag over the remains of U.S. Navy F1c Grant Clark COOK Jr. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, May. 09, 2019.  (Jamarius Fortson/U.S. Army)
Momentum Grows in Congress to Overturn Controversial Military 'Widow's Tax'

The bills have overwhelming support, but cost is still a sticking point.

How New Law Affects Taxes for Gold Star Families

The changes may triple the amount of income tax some survivors pay.

Elaine Luria, a Democratic representative from Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, greets guests at a reception before she is sworn in to Congress, Jan. 3, 2019, in Washington. (Steve Earley/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
Navy Vet Lawmaker Introduces Measure to Repeal Tax Hike for Gold Star Families

The legislation would reduce the tax burden of payments to children of the fallen.

Hunter Jones (left) and Anthony Jones (right) receive folded flags at a funeral after the death of their father, Lt. Cmdr. Landon Jones. (Courtesy of Theresa Jones)
She Lost Her Husband on Deployment. Then a Tax Cut Hit Her Family's Benefits

"The last little bit of stability my children have has now been put on the chopping block."

A child carries roses through Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. (U.S. Army/Rachel Larue)
This Year's Tax Cut Cost Some Gold Star Families Dearly

Military widows and widowers who put their benefits in their child's name saw a significant spike in their taxes this year.

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