This Is How Bush Supports Our Troops

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

From USA Vanguard. Got this from a Viet Nam Vet friend of mine. Great quotes from the DAV, which even freepers can't accuse of being a liberal-leftist organization!

http://www.usavanguard.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/01/28/401970abb42d7


The Bush Administration's 2004 budget proposed gutting Veterans Administration (VA) services, including health care funding. Proposed cuts included: denying at least 360,000 veterans access to health care; $250 annual premiums; increased pharmacy co-payments; a 30 percent increased primary care co-payments; and increased waiting time for a first medical appointment.

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Bush tried to cut monthly imminent-danger pay and family separation allowance, and he called a proposed increase in the sum given to families of soldiers who die on active duty "wasteful and unnec- essary."

Additionally, Bush considered how much money the country would save (and how much more could be diverted to Bechtel and Halliburton contracts) if veterans could not even find out what their benefits are.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV), an organization that since 1920 has helped U.S. combat casualties learn about the benefits they have earned and how to apply for them, has been obstructed in its efforts by Bush.

[4morewars]

1. Now I understand ....

that "Army of One" bullshit, it means you're on your own !

[adriennel]

2. absolutely shameful

my grandfather spent his last days in a VA Hospital. I always think of this when I hear how Bush is cutting health care to veterans. my grandfather received good care. what will happen now? my grandfather would be appalled.