Stimulus falls short for vets, lawmakers say

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Stimulus falls short for vets, lawmakers say
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Feb 16, 2009 16:46:52 EST

The Democratic chairman and the ranking Republican on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee usually don’t agree on much — but both say the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, set to be signed into law Tuesday, doesn’t do enough for veterans.

The chairman, Bob Filner, D-Calif., said the bill, HR 1, includes $1.4 billion for veterans programs and includes provisions intended to help stabilize the economy, result in job creation and provide economic development in local communities.

Filner, who voted for the bill, said he is sorry it doesn’t do more for veterans.

“I am disappointed that we could not provide more of an investment in this bill, and I will continue to work to draw attention to the growing and unmet needs of our veterans,” he said.

Steve Buyer of Indiana, the ranking Republican who voted against the bill, said he also wishes it did more for some veterans — but less for others.


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1. A total shame, especially given Obama's status on Oversight of

Veteran's issues when he was a Senator.