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        <fullName>Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>National Guard 12304b Benefits Parity Act</strong></p> <p>This bill makes National Guard and Selected Reserve members deployed to augment active forces for a preplanned mission in support of a combat command eligible for: (1) Post-9/11 educational assistance, (2) a reduced eligibility age for non-regular service retirement pay, (3) transitional post-demobilization health benefits for a member who is separated from active duty after a period of more than 30 days of duty, and (4) pre-deployment TRICARE benefits.</p> <p>The amendments made by this bill shall take effect retroactively on December 31, 2011.</p>]]></text>
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