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King Explains Fuller Bill Pension Increase Terms
In Washington on May 3, Congressman King outlined the Fuller bill increasing Civil War veterans pensions. The measure would raise monthly rates and extend benefits to widows and orphans, with about 3,000 local residents in the Fifteenth district seeing roughly 200000 dollars annually added to pensions. The maximum veteran pension would rise from 40 to 50 dollars per month. widows from 25 to 30 dollars. The plan promises early action and reduced need for travel to Washington, applying benefits as soon as July 4.
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