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Veterans Tax Cut

House Bill 82 passed the Missouri Legislature which will exempt 15% of a veteran's military pension from state income tax beginning in 2010. The exemption will increase each year until it reaches 100% in 2016.

Women Veterans

The March issue of VFW Magazine featured articles about women veterans. Click on the links to read the stories.

"Women's Center on Cutting Edge"

"Legislation Would Enhance Healthcare for Female Vets"

The Plight of Women Soldiers from The Nation

The Army Responds to Rising Suicide Rates

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 31, 2008) - The Army is taking steps to meet the rising suicide rates among Soldiers head-on, the service's top mental-health expert told reporters at the Pentagon today. (Read more)

Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States of America

VFW Post 5077
P.O. Box 126
O'Fallon , MO 63366

636-272-1945

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