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Veteran Parking Privileges in Texas

Did you know you do not have to pay for metered parking (except for a branch of the federal government) if you have Disabled Veteran Plates (must have DV in license plate number)?  How about the same for Medals noted in statute? Texas is known for how it treats its veterans and parking privileges are…
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Help Veterans Get Assistance for Toxic Exposures

Years in the making.  In March of 2022, the US House of Representatives passed the Honoring our PACT Act with a vote of 256-174.  (PACT stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics).  Primarily since the Vietnam War, veterans have been denied service through the VA for exposure to toxic particulates and other toxins (Agent Orange…
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VFW, Senate Leaders Key in Axing Widow’s Tax in New NDAA

‘This is a momentous victory for the more than 65,000 military spouse who endured the tragic loss of their husband or wife who paid the ultimate sacrifice’ WASHINGTON – After a nearly half-century long fight, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its veterans service and survivor organization partners claimed victory with the termination of the…
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