Whatever compromises for the veterans bills will probably be rolled into the omnibus legislation at the end of the year. But Senator Tom Coburn (OK) has put a hold on a bill that would give support to caregivers taking care of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The caregivers would be paid 'a stipend based on hours and level of care.' [Military Update via Biloxi Sun-Herald]
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Why the hold? To what does the good Senator object?
Posted by: August West | November 11, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Another republican "conservative" shows his true stripes.It would seem that republicans never met a war they didn't love until it became time to care for the casualties of the wars. Trillions for "defense" not one penny for health care. Veterans programs? Just another burden on the corperate taxpayers. That's the republican mantra.
Posted by: Danny Johnson | November 10, 2009 at 08:41 AM