MASAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan – U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) and a bipartisan group of Congresswomen celebrated Mother’s Day with the troops in Afghanistan. Rep. Davis, Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, led the delegation trip with U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL). Joining Davis and Roby were Reps. Niki Tsongas (D-MA), Renee Ellmers (R-NC), and Cheri Bustos (D-IL). The Congresswomen hosted female service members for a Mother's Day luncheon where they discussed the challeng...
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To encourage more contributions for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) supported House legislation to direct the IRS to treat cash contributions to victims of Haiyan as if they were made in the 2013 tax year. “San Diego has a strong connection to the Philippines and the outpouring of support from our region for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan has been inspiring,” said Davis. “Allowing for these immediate tax deductions will incentivize even more contribution...
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