America asks extraordinary things of the men and women who volunteer to defend our nation. They spend birthdays away from their children, holidays overseas, and willingly place themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can live in freedom.

The least we can do is ensure they can afford to raise a family, build a career after military service, and continue contributing to America's strength long after they hang up the uniform.

That is exactly what I have been fighting to accomplish in Congress.

Too often, Washington celebrates veterans with speeches while ignoring the economic realities they face. Military families have been squeezed by inflation, rising fuel costs, and an economy that has made the American Dream harder to achieve. A strong military begins with strong military families, and that means putting more money back into their pockets.

That is why I proudly supported two major tax relief bills that deliver meaningful savings for working Americans, including our servicemembers and veterans. Ending income taxes on military service and retirement pensions allows military families to keep more of what they earn instead of........

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