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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 29, 2008

Statement by the Press Secretary

White House News

On Friday, August 29, 2008, the President signed into law:

H.R. 6580, the "Hubbard Act," which clarifies existing law regarding benefits and compensation for servicemembers voluntarily leaving service under a sole-survivorship discharge.

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