• On April  17, 2007, The Patriot Ledger's editorial commended Paul "Dan" Clifford in its article (above) "Give a Soldier a Break" for initiating the "Citizen Soldier's" tax break. 

• The unique legislation, the first of it kind, provides up to 100% tax abatement  to Braintree National Guard and Reservist's called up to active duty and serving in a foreign nation . 

"It does not cost us a lot to support them, but it could mean a lot for the soldier", said Dan.