Recent political ads by the Bush Administration have suggested that John Kerry consistently votes against defense spending, protecting the troops, and veterans' benefits. Perhaps, someone in the Bush Administration should learn to use thomas.loc.gov. Here is a short list of some of the bills that John Kerry has sponsored in the 108th:
S 1991 IS
Title: A bill to require the reimbursement of members of the Armed Forces or their family members for the costs of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of members of the Armed Forces.
S.CON.RES.84
Title: A concurrent resolution recognizing the sacrifices made by members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces, expressing concern about their safety and security, and urging the Secretary of Defense to take immediate steps to ensure that the reserve components are provided with the same equipment as regular components.
S 1634 IS (Co-sponsor)
Title: A bill to provide funds for the security and stabilization of Iraq by suspending a portion of the reductions in the highest income tax rate for individual taxpayers.
S.1112
Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who are currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for medical care, and for other purposes.
S. 1386
To amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal content of the Medal of Honor.
I suppose one could argue the importance of this last one, but I think it still deserves notice. These are just the bills he sponsored. Everything I have read suggests that the rest of his voting record on these issues is solid too. The Internet is going to be Bush's downfall. It's becoming too easy to unveil his lies and manipulations.
