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Veteran Fights to End 'Wounded Veterans Tax' in Congress

5/27/2025

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Army veteran Dan Nevins, a double amputee from combat, passionately champions the Major Richard Star Act to abolish the "wounded veterans tax." This unjust policy robs 50,000 injured veterans of their rightful full retirement pay and disability benefits. While bipartisan backing is strong, looming cost concerns threaten to stall its progress in Congress.

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Story summary

Army veteran Dan Nevins, a double amputee from combat, passionately champions the Major Richard Star Act to abolish the "wounded veterans tax." This unjust policy robs 50,000 injured veterans of their rightful full retirement pay and disability benefits. While bipartisan backing is strong, looming cost concerns threaten to stall its progress in Congress.