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Article: REP. CARTER RE-INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP MILITARY SPOUSES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- June 12, 2007
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Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas (31st CD), issued the following news release:
Rep. John Carter (TX-31) today re-introduced legislation that will assist military spouses in obtaining quality employment. The Military Spouses Employment Act of 2007 will provide employers a tax incentive to hire qualified military spouses.
"I am pleased to introduce this bill that provides tax incentives that will give our devoted military spouses greater access to quality jobs," Congressman Carter said. "Statistics show that military spouses traditionally earn less than civilians despite higher graduation rates and living in areas with better paying jobs. It is my hope that this incentive will bring jobs to ...