Setting the Record Straight

This article in the Toledo Blade really ticked me off.

Mr. Brown, a Democratic congressman from Lorain, criticized President Bush, U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine, and Republican leadership for what he said was shortchanging the veterans' health-care system. Mr. Brown will face Mr. DeWine, a Republican, in November.

"Earlier this week, all honored the brave men and women who died in service to our country in World War II, in Korea, in Vietnam, in the first Gulf War, in Iraq, and Afghanistan," Mr. Brown said, speaking outside the VA Outpatient Clinic on Glendale Avenue yesterday. "Unfortunately, though, when the parades ended and when the graveside ceremonies were completed, too many politicians go back to Washington and are part of a government that ignores the needs of veterans."

Mr. Brown called for fully funding veterans' health programs, tax cuts for businesses that pay service members during extended tours of duty, and passing the "GI Bill for the 21st Century" to help veterans afford education and homes. He also said the government should cover costs resulting from the recent theft of personal information from veterans.</blockquote>Why can't reporters and/or editors do a little research? Is that too much to ask??? I looked around on the Al Gore's internets and had some difficulty finding again what I remembered reading in the run-up to the '04 election but a quick email to my sources within the GOP, I was able to get all of what you are about to read...

http://soballiance.blogspot.com/2006/06/brown-and-blade-lying-about-veterans.html