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STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAMThis holiday season, many Missouri families will celebrate with aloved one overseas. In many cases, that loved one is a member of the National Guard or Reserves. Iraq continues to be a dangerous place, but our mission there must be completed successfully. We simply cannot afford to leave before our job is finished. Iraq remains the central front in the war on terrorism and our Guard and Reservists are playing a major role in achieving success in Iraq. However, while these part time soldiers move to full time soldiers, they not only risk their lives, they risk putting themselves in a personal financial hole. This is unacceptable. The brave men and women of the Guard and Reserves should not have to risk their financial security for our national security. I have introduced legislation that would provide tax incentives to businesses that continue to pay a soldier up to 50 percent of his or her compensation. For many in the Guard and Reserves, a full time military paycheck is far less than what he or she makes outside the military. This bill would allow these soldiers a chance to continue to provide for their families and pay their bills without going into even deeper debt. I need your help to get support for this legislation that will help our heroes in the military. Please call your Senators to express your support for this legislation, H.R. 454. The courage of our men and women of the armed forces is on full display a half a world away. With your help, we can make sure that their families are taken care of here at home. Members of the Guard and Reserves may be part time soldiers, but they are full time patriots and I am grateful for their service. Sincerely, Sam Graves Member of Congress |
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