Kerry pushes military initiative Seeks increased survivor benefits

WASHINGTON -- Senator John F. Kerry yesterday used the $80 billion emergency spending bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to press a plan left over from his presidential campaign that would ensure that all military families are eligible for increased survivor benefits and can remain in military housing for up to a year after a loved one is ... (Full article: 595 words)

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