Wilson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Military Benefits

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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after signing on as an original cosponsor to the H.R. 3788, legislation that removes the adjustments to military retirement benefits included in the bipartisan budget agreement. Funding for this measure would be found by closing a loophole found in the Child Tax Credit.

"By supporting last week's bipartisan budget agreement, I chose the lesser of two evils," Congressman Joe Wilson said. "Without the passage of this bill, our military would be subject to additional sequester cuts. Hollowing out our military and failing to adequately provide for our brave men and women serving to keep us safe is not in the best interest of American families.

"We must honor our commitments previously made to those who risked their lives to defend our freedoms. I am very pleased that my colleagues and I have joined Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-08) in attempting to reform our tax code to ensure accountability. Fraud and abuse run rampant within our federal government and it must be stopped. Our veterans should not be forced to suffer due to Washington's fiscal irresponsibility."

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