Received this e-mail today from State Senator Vincent Sheheen's (D. SC) gubernatorial campaign:
Our nation’s veterans put their lives on the line to protect and serve our country. We have a duty in this country to provide benefits and care for those who have bravely put their lives on the line for our freedoms.
Unfortunately, with the VA crisis in Washington, the services promised to our veterans have been delayed to disastrous consequences.
Yesterday, I released a plan of action for veterans in South Carolina who have had problems getting medical attention from the Department of Veterans Affairs. My plan would:
· Open SC public health facilities to serve our veterans,
· Provide no-interest loans to disabled veterans whose claims are being delayed by VA,
· Accept our federal tax dollars to expand Medicaid for veterans, and
· Improve public-private partnerships to assist South Carolina veterans.
We must do better for our veterans and that starts now. If you agree, add your name to our petition, and let’s get to work on getting South Carolina veterans the care they need.
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Working with Representative James Smith, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, we are taking immediate steps in the legislature to introduce provisions to open DHEC clinics to veterans after-hours and on weekends, provide no-interest loans to wounded warriors who have delayed pensions, and make requests to state agencies to take action at the state level.
As your next governor, I will continue to support our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our state and nation. My plan of action is only a beginning to fix a problem that we have needed to address for decades.
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I hope you’ll stand with me and add your name to my petition to make sure our veterans are getting the care and attention they deserve.
Let’s believe again,
Vincent
Click here to add your name:
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