Name: Jimmy Hernandez
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Veterans Equity Bill, why only now? How many past presidents ignored the claims of our veterans? They all served as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Now, there are about 20,000 left...most of them very old and sickly. This is just a lip service. How much time is left for them to enjoy this benefit. So, they must include SURVIVOR BENEFITS and let the remaining families enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices. My father served in the U.S. Navy during the second World War. He got all the benefits & pension that included all his children with Educational Benefits all paid by Uncle Sam. PX privileges, free hospitalization included. The U.S. gov't even paid for the burial, tombstone, & an American flag. What a pity that these brave Filipino veterans have to wait this long.

Name: Steve Abarintos
City/State/Country: PA
IP Address: 64.12.116.132

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The approval of the Veterans Equity Bill in the US Senate is a relief for all the Filipino veterans who have fought for a long time for equal benefits with their American counterparts. How about those who are already dead? I think their descendants deserve to receive benefits tool. The approval for equity may be too late, but it is good. HULI MAN DAW AT MAGALING AY NAIHAHABOL PA RIN.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.164.10.47

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My father, (like many amongst us), was a Philippine Scout, so was my wife's dad who was in the "Bataan Death March." Her mother was a Filipina nurse, and served under general Douglas Macarthur, and helped treat sick and wounded soldiers in "Malinta Tunnel," Corregidor, Bataan, in WWII. Her mom was also in the Bataan Death March while carrying her in her arms. According to my wife, a Japanese soldier pulled her mom and her off the death march line. Her dad survived the death march, and like my dad, were later enjoined with the US regular army after WWII. LINK