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Tango01 | 13 Apr 2017 10:12 p.m. PST |
…the U.S. Civil War. "The bulk of these benefits ($22 billion) go to Vietnam War vets, while $12 USD billion is earmarked for those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Much of the balance is distributed among veterans of Korea and the World Wars. Surviving spouses and even children of deceased servicemen and women can apply for smaller allowances. According to a piece in this week's LA Times, Washington is still paying $5,000 USD a year to children of Spanish American War vets, while amazingly two surviving offspring of U.S. Civil War veterans continue to receive $876 USD each from the federal government. U.S. News reports that Veterans Affairs refuses to divulge their identities, but confirms that both are quite elderly and in declining health…" Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Zoltar | 14 Apr 2017 5:05 a.m. PST |
I've read similar articles. Great stuff! |
Tango01 | 14 Apr 2017 11:09 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Amicalement Armand
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