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Jay Carney says 'we don't need legislation' to pay military death benefits | WashingtonExaminer.com »

President Obama opposed passage of funding for veterans' death benefits because the Fisher House Foundation has agreed to cover the costs, according to his spokesman. The legislation is not necessary, White House press secretary Jay Carney told reporters Thursday when asked about legislation approved by the House and Senate that would pay for those benefits. Our view has been, this piecemeal funding is, again, a gimmick. Source Main page (current trends)
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