Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congressman Chris Pappas issued the following press release:

Following the Major Richard Star Act's discharge petition hitting its necessary 218 signatures, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVAC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: "It's past time to eliminate the 'wounded veteran tax' that reduces the benefits that our veterans earn with their service and sacrifice," said Congressman Pappas. "We're working hard to get this across the finish line and see it become law before the end of the year, and I'm thrilled to see our discharge petition reach 218 signatures. I thank our veterans for speaking out an...