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Article: REP. CARTER INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP MILITARY SPOUSES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 4, 2006
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Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas (31st CD), issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. John Carter (TX-31) introduced legislation that will assist military spouses in obtaining quality employment. The Military Spouses Employment Act will provide employers a tax incentive to hire qualified military spouses.
"I am pleased to introduce legislation that will help improve the quality of life for military families while enhancing the business communities that surround military bases," Congressman Carter said. "The tax incentives will give our devoted military spouses greater access to quality jobs. Statistics show that military spouses traditionally earn less than civilians despite higher ...