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Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 3/22/2007--Introduced.
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly benefit of $1,000 to certain honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served between December 7, 1941, and Dec... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by Senate | | Voted on by House | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| March 22, 2007 |
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September 23, 2007 Vietnam War photos on display at Everhart
Senators are being urged to pass companion bill S. 961. That would pay $1000 per month, tax-free, to former merchant marines or their widows. ...
August 02, 2007 Nelson Urges Quick Senate Action on WWII Merchant Mariners Legislation
Nelson’s legislation, S. 961, would help remedy this oversight. The companion version, sponsored by House Veterans Affairs Chairman Bob Filner, ...
August 01, 2007 House of Representatives Clears Merchant Marines Bill
Nelson’s bill, S. 961, “the Belated Thank you to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007”, would pay $1000 per month, tax free, to the merchant ...
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May 23, 2008 Diese Urteile gaben den Anstoss zur Einbürgerungsinitiative
4.4.3 Hangartner (aaO, S. 961) schlägt deshalb vor, die antragstellende Behörde müsse sich zuhanden der zuständigen Bürgerschaft mit der Feststellung begnügen, dass der Gesuchsteller den gesetzlichen Verpflichtungen nachkommt, ...
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May 17, 2008 MERCHANT MARINE WWII COMPENSATION UPDATE 17 May 2008
One area of testimony of great interest to many veterans was enactment of the "Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act (S.961/HR23). The VA does not support S. 961 as they believe it would create a "service ...
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May 08, 2008 Don Dull Re. S. 961
Having read the entire transcript of the hearing, in the senate veteran's affairs committee which occured yesterday, I have come to the conclusion that the bill doesn't stand a chance of passing. All veteran's groups present claimed ...
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As of December 11, 2007 there are now 57 Co-Sponsors of Senate Bill S961
To see the list of the 57 Co-Sponsors, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN00961:@@@N|/bss/d110query.html
Dear Senators, Please pass Senate Bill S.961 before the last remaining Merchant Mariners of World WarII die.
Minnesota veterans are working to urge Senator Amy Klobuchar to become a co-sponsor on this bill also. No new co-sponsors have signed on since December 2007.
Here's a challenge for the U.S. Senate: Pass this bill and get the president to sign it into law before National Maritime Day 2008 (May 22). The House companion bill (HR 23) was passed in July 2007.
Established in 1933, this year will be the 75th National Maritime Day.
Let's make it special by recognizing the WWII Merchant Mariners that are still with us, as they put a wreath on the waters in recognition of the many Mariners lost at sea in times of war.
http://www.sshsa.org/news/national-maritime-day
My letter to Senator Klobuchar requesting her sponsorship of S 961 was sent on 7 February 2008.
Please.Get off your butts and pass the long over due bill recogizing the WWII MERCHANT MARINERS.
As of March 13, 2008 there are now 58 Co-Sponsors of Senate Bill S961.
To see the list of the 58 Co-Sponsors, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN00961:@@@N|/bss/d110query.html
It seems we have the wrong committee chairman.58 co-sponsors and at's still in committee what does it take?
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
TO GET A REAL FEEL FOR SACRIFICES THE MERCHANT MARINERS OF WW2 GAVE, PLEASE GO TO http://www.usmm.org
As of March 13, 2008 there are now 59 Co-Sponsors of Senate Bill S961.
To see the list of the 58 Co-Sponsors, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN00961:@@@N|/bss/d110query.html
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As of April 10, 2008 there are now 59 Co-Sponsors of Senate Bill S961.
To see the list of the 58 Co-Sponsors, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN00961:@@@N|/bss/d110query.html
My brother-in-law was in the air force never left the U S got out went to college and became a lawyer paid for by G I bill. I was in merchant marine served in both the atlantic and pacific ear zone.I got out at end of war ,went to work pumping gas no other jobs avallable to me because i went to war instead of finishing school.Government gave me no benifits. If i sound bitter I am
WILL SENATE BILL S961 COME TO A VOTE AND BE PASSED BEFORE THE LAST WWII MERCHANT MARINER IS GONE?
CAST TOUR VOTE, YES OR NO.
Why is it so hard to get this passed. These are old folks that put their lives on the line for our country why isn't every senator on this? What's the problem??? How do you get attention to such matters?
"support our troops" is simply a meaningless phrase unless we pay this debt to the Merchant Mariners of WWII. What a message to our current troops when we say to the VA Committee members: Please do what is right for this aging population of servicemen and their spouses. Marilyn Brissett-Kruger
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