The Major Richard Star Act will help our veterans
Major kudos to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During his testimony before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, Hegseth was asked by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal if he will support the Major Richard Star Act. Hegseth affirmed his support. The act was first introduced in 2023 but has not moved forward because of Republican opposition. Now, with the Defense secretary on record in support of this legislation, its prospect for passage dramatically improves. And indeed, it should be passed. Veterans who are injured and disabled in the course of military service, but manage 20 ...