President Donald Trump signed into law the "Medal of Honor Act, which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to "increase the rate of the special monthly pension payable to living Medal of Honor recipients," the White House said.The move "ensures Medal of Honor recipients are rightfully compensated with an increase to their pension after their military service is over," according to the White House."Medal of Honor recipients truly embody the best of our nation," Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, who sponsored the legislation, said Monday following Trump's signature.The 63 currently living Medal of...
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