Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
Just recently Congress passed a bill that would help provide health-care benefits for veterans. This bill was threatened to be vetoed by President Bush. After much thinking, the President had decided to take back his threat and agreed to pass the bill through Congress. With the passing of this bill it has become the largest increase of health-care for veterans in American history. U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards states that, "The unprecedented $6billion increase for our veterans is all about respect, respect for the unselfish sacrifice of our troops and our veterans and their families. This veterans' bill is about keeping our promise to those who have kept their promise to defend our nation." He make a very good point here saying that helping the ones who have done so much for our country is a great thing because we are giving back the aid that they need now a days. With this bill in action there will be more doctors and nurses available, waiting for an appointment wouldn't take as long, and there will be 1,100 new VA case workers to help reduce the delays that veterans have been getting.
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I agree w/ you it is great to give back to the people who have fought so hard for our country. This verterans' bill will become a thank you for all their hard work.
When you said the "bill was threatened to be vetoed by the President" it really reminded me of the checks and balances system in America that I'm grateful for. It reminded me again of how no one branch of government can take over the U.S., and I really do not want that.
When i think about the content of the bill, I'm glad that veterans get a benefit for their hardwork, but what about the other people. Government should think about that too.
Thank goodness that this bill is finally passed. Hooray! If you're going to send troops into war, the least you can do is take care of them when they get injured! It's horrible and sad how veterans have been treated so unfairly.
Its good this bill was passed because now our troops will get something in return for going into war. If they get hurt their injuries will be treated. Now all the veterans that have been hurt will get the proper treatment.
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