U.S. Rep. Braley: Testifies before Budget Committee on Bush budget’s impact on veterans

U.S. Rep. Braley: Testifies before Budget Committee on Bush budget’s impact on veterans
2/28/2008

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Braley “Surprised and Disappointed” At Bush’s Proposed Cuts to VA, other Veterans Programs

Washington, DC – Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) testified before the House Budget Committee to discuss the impact of President Bush’s proposed FY 2009 budget on the Veterans Administration and other veterans programs.

Braley has been an advocate for veterans and veterans issues in Congress. Braley was involved with hearings last year into substandard conditions for patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and launched a Congressional investigation last fall into the denial of GI Bill education benefits to members of the Iowa National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry after their return from the longest tour of duty in Iraq.