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Illinois U.S. Rep Marie Newman: "Did you know that VA statute STILL defines a spouse as "a person of the opposite sex who is a wife..."

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Marie Newman tweeted the following:

"Did you know that VA statute STILL defines a spouse as "a person of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband" explicitly excluding LGBTQ vets and their families?
Today, I'm introducing the #SupportingAllVeteranFamiliesAct with @RepMondaire and @RepKahele to change that."
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Here are other recent tweets from Marie Newman:

"The American people will always support the brave and independent people of Ukraine
Today, Democrats and Republicans passed a resolution to stand steadfastly behind the Ukrainian people in their fight against the murderous dictator Vladimir Putin.
#SlavaUkraini" on March 2
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"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver a historic $1.4 BILLION to repair Illinois' roads and bridges
I met with @IDOT_Illinois leadership today to discuss the remarkable progress ahead to modernize Illinois' infrastructure and transportation. Let's do this!" on March 2
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"Last night, @POTUS was clear as day we need gun reform NOW.
I couldnt agree more. Thats why I wrote an op-ed this week outlining how the lack of federal action leaves states like Illinois vulnerable to illegal gun trafficking chicagotribune.com/opinion/commen" on March 2
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