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January 27, 2011 in Nation/World
Patty Murray will lead Senate veterans committee
Patty Murray
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., today was named the new chairwoman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
“This is a great honor, but an even bigger responsibility,” Murray said in a news release. “I have a tremendous duty to the 22 million veterans across the country who have stepped up to serve our nation and who deserve the highest quality care, benefits, and treatment in return.”
Murray has been a member of the committee since 1995. She has fought to give veterans access to quality care and benefits, has pushed for adequate funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and has worked to ensure the VA is preparing for an influx of new veterans.
The Republican chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee said today a review is needed to ensure that money for veterans programs is spent wisely. But Murray says she will be watching Republicans “like a hawk” to ensure veterans get their financial due.
Rep. Jeff Miller from Florida leads the House committee. His party has promised government-wide spending cuts.
Murray says she’s heard promises before that veterans’ services wouldn’t be cut, only to find out they have.
The House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees have jurisdiction over the VA, the nation’s second largest agency. It provides benefits checks and medical services to the nation’s 22 million veterans.
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509ifyourlucky on January 27 at 3:24 p.m.
The republicans need to watch Patty Murray like a hawk so she doesn’t take funds from other programs to use towards Veterans’ Affairs. Cuts should happen in everything including Veterans’ Affairs.
Alfredo on January 27 at 4:25 p.m.
There’s a true pariot who “supports our troops! (And veterans)”
Spoken like a real Republican.
Let’s take from the veterans, the troops, the seniors, the indigent, the children but please for the love of God, CUT mah taxes!!!
Dazzeetrader11 on January 27 at 10:17 p.m.
Alfred….grow a brain. VA benefits come from taxes..all of the VA comes from taxes. We like low tax so we can make some money.then comes the taxes. If you ever get a job, you might……….might…understand.
Alfredo on January 28 at 5:42 a.m.
I have a job you ignorant excuse for a human being. I just do not cry like you do you big baby.
I support the men and women who have served our nation honorably…obviously you DO NOT.
Alfredo on January 28 at 5:44 a.m.
Daisy the resident bozo says:
“We like low tax so we can make some money.then comes the taxes.”
WTF does that mean??
You want to bank all kinds of cash first then let others worry about those nasty icky evil “taxes” later?
Grow up you degenerate loser, support the men and woman who have risked life and limb for you to spout your ignorant rants on here.
Alfredo on January 28 at 5:50 a.m.
I have a job Daisy, I might not be as wealthy as you but I don’t mind paying taxes, it’s a duty and honor to pay taxes for the country I love and appreciate living in.
As usual, Daisy has never served a single day for her country yet has all kinds of opinions on military issues, including slashing benefits for veterans.
Why do you hate veterans and military personnel Daisy? Is it because they get things you don’t? You could have enlisted, but you didn’t because you’re a chicken who likes to claim her patriotism but is less than willing to fight to defend our nation.
Sad, pathetic, ignorant little Daisy who does not appreciate the sacrifice others have made for her.