Think Progress crunched the numbers and the results are exactly what we expected. They love war but hate the troops and veterans. Republicans in Congress are wasting more tax payers dollars on yet another Benghazi investigation, than what is appropriated for veterans care. The House could spend up to $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars over… Continue reading Republicans Spending More on Another Benghazi Investigation Than on Veterans
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Military Groups Blast Republicans for Killing Veteran Benefits
Veterans organizations are not happy with U.S. Senate Republicans today, after a bill to expand health care and education programs for veterans failed to gain enough support to move forward, Reuters reports. From Washington Post: The measure, sponsored by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), collapsed after failing to garner enough Republican votes… Continue reading Military Groups Blast Republicans for Killing Veteran Benefits
What Have Republicans Done For Veterans This Week? Filibustered The Veterans Bill
No one is safe from the GOP obstruction Senate Republicans used a filibuster to prevent a vote on expanded veterans benefits after Democrats blocked efforts to add an amendment on Iran sanctions. The vote Thursday was 56-41 in favor of a bill by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., to — among other things — expand healthcare programs… Continue reading What Have Republicans Done For Veterans This Week? Filibustered The Veterans Bill
President Obama’s Moving Update about Cory Remsbury – Video
President Obama spoke to a group of disabled veterans today in Orlando Florida, telling them about initiatives the Federal government is taking to make their lives better. All in all, it was an impressive speech, receiving many applause from those in attendance. But it was an update the President gave at the end of his… Continue reading President Obama’s Moving Update about Cory Remsbury – Video
The Brooklyn Nets Have To Win
Last night during the 2013 NBA Draft the Brooklyn Nets acquired the Celtics two biggest names, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett along with veteran shooter Jason Terry; in return the Boston Celtics got three first round picks (’14, ’16, and ’18), Kris Humphries (expiring contract), Gerald Wallace, Kris Joseph, Marshon Brooks, and Keith Bogans. Here’s… Continue reading The Brooklyn Nets Have To Win
President’s Weekly Address: Getting Unemployed Veterans Back To Work
The President: Today I’m at one of Honeywell’s manufacturing facilities in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where I just announced a step that will make it easier for companies to hire returning service members who have the skills our country needs right now. It’s another part of our effort to make sure that no American who fights… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address: Getting Unemployed Veterans Back To Work
New Gallop Poll has Romney Leading President Obama Among Veterans – Crazy, I Know…
A new Gallop poll reveals some very interesting findings. Mitt Romney is leading President Obama among veterans. This unbelievable poll found that among U.S. veterans, about 13% of the adult population and consisting mostly of older men, support Mitt Romney over Barack Obama for president by 58% to 34%, while non-veterans give Obama a four-percentage-point edge.… Continue reading New Gallop Poll has Romney Leading President Obama Among Veterans – Crazy, I Know…
President Obama Addresses Jobs For Veterans – Video
President Obama used his weekly address to ask Congress to “put partisanship aside,” and pass his jobs bill that would put America’s veterans back to work. “Today, more than 850,000 veterans remain unemployed,” the president said. “And too many are struggling to find a job worthy of their talents and experience.” He continued. That’s not… Continue reading President Obama Addresses Jobs For Veterans – Video