Happy New Years KOS and my Brother and Sister Veterans with a Reminder of what we face
In the up and coming year Bush and Nicholson will try to cut the VA Budget again. Right now we have some facts of what we are short this year alone. Rick Wiedman of VVA and Larry Scott of VA watchdog have said the VA is now short $3 to $5 Billion for this years budget.
We know in Bush's Budget for 2008. We will face cuts in benefits and Health care. Here is some of his cuts.
1- PTSD will be look at and cut
2- Brain Injury Research will be cut by 70%
3- Returning Troops with mental Problems will face PD discharges so they do not have to pay the cost of this war.
4- Education Benefits will be denied
5- Jobs For Veterans will be harder to find
6- VA research Programs cut in half
This is the short list here is a budget outlook before we knew his dam cuts.
http://es1.pva.org/...
Now a message for Dale Happy New Year Brothers and Sisters on the KOS keep up the good fight and debate you are our future. May all your dreams and wish come true for the up coming year. I love you all. VETERANS FOR PROGRESS IL.