March 05, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) a Senior Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, is a co-sponsor of legislation that will go a long way in support of our nation’s veterans. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), is a long overdue bi-partisan fix to the unfair Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) offset.
“I am proud to join Sen. Nelson and my colleagues in co-sponsoring this important piece of legislation,” Senator Inhofe said. “In the last few weeks, I’ve met with many veterans groups and assured them that I will continue to fight for this long overdue fix to the unfair Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) offset. The bill clearly states that the surviving spouse and dependents of our veterans should receive the full value of SBP and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) without any offset.
“This legislation does more than increase benefits. It acknowledges the selfless sacrifice and constant devotion of our men and women in uniform, from those courageously fighting abroad and serving here at home, to all the veterans who have so honorably served before them. Just as they have selflessly done for us, we must be steadfast in our commitment to improving the quality of care and services to America’s veterans and the families that support them.
“I’ve worked since 2001 to fix inequity with the SBP-DIC offsets. The spouses and dependents who survive our warriors have earned every penny of both the annuity and entitlement. This year, we’re going to do everything in our power to see that this language becomes law.”
Related:
INHOFE VOTES FOR VETERANS AMENDMENT
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