never mind I got what Im going to ask him..... Last Thursday, Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would greatly improve how America treats our veterans. Senate Bill 1982 (the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014) would have allowed better access to health care and educational opportunities for returning veterans. According to American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger, the bill aims to help veterans find good jobs, get the health care they need and make in-state tuition rates applicable to all who are using their GI Bill benefits. This legislation is about supporting veterans, pure and simple. The bill also would have helped fix the unconscionable backlog of 400 thousand benefit claims at the Veterans Administration. It was supported by more than two dozen veterans groups. The bill was blocked in a procedural vote by a 56-41 margin. Under the bizarre Senate rules, a super-majority of 60 votes was required to proceed. Sen. Tammy Baldwin voted for the bill. Sen. Ron Johnson voted against. After the vote which blocked the bill, primary bill sponsor Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was livid. He said, I personally, I have to say this honestly, have a hard time understanding how anyone could vote for tax breaks for billionaires, for millionaires, for large corporations and then say we dont have the resources to protect our veterans. Ron Johnsons vote to kill the veterans bill was not the first time that he voted against the interests of those who have served in the defense of our country. His record is one of disdain and outright hostility to veterans issues. During his October 2010 Senate election debate, Mr. Johnson was asked a question about the role of government in aiding the plight of homeless veterans. Johnson blew-off the question, saying, Specifically I cant really -- I havent been there, I dont have all the details. One thing I will point out: I dont believe this election really is about details. On a given night, there are an estimated 58,000 veterans without permanent living quarters. Vets make-up about 15% of the total homeless population. Yet, Ron Johnson flippantly believes that our homeless veterans are just details.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:50:17 +0000