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Demand Healthcare for Our Heroes
Target: U.S. Senate; House of RepresentativesSponsored by: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
The men and women who fight for our freedom and safety should NOT have to fight to get the healthcare they deserve.
More than 20,000 brave soldiers have been injured while serving in the current "war on terror." Despite these sacrifices, Congress recently tried to slash the budget for the VA's traumatic brain injury care and research centers that so many of our wounded troops are depending on. Congress needs to know that anything short of fully funded healthcare and benefits for our veterans is unacceptable.
Our veterans have earned the right to high quality healthcare. Sign the Healthcare for Our Heroes Petition to demand that Congress hold up its end of the bargain and provide full funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits.
More than 20,000 brave soldiers have been injured while serving in the current "war on terror." Despite these sacrifices, Congress recently tried to slash the budget for the VA's traumatic brain injury care and research centers that so many of our wounded troops are depending on. Congress needs to know that anything short of fully funded healthcare and benefits for our veterans is unacceptable.
Our veterans have earned the right to high quality healthcare. Sign the Healthcare for Our Heroes Petition to demand that Congress hold up its end of the bargain and provide full funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits.
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# 7,650:
8:09 am PST, Nov 5,
Purple Jules, United Kingdom
# 7,649:
5:49 am PST, Nov 5,
Name not displayed, Maine
heroes they are
heroes they are
# 7,648:
5:35 am PST, Nov 5,
Beverly Banks, North Carolina
# 7,647:
3:12 am PST, Nov 5,
Misty Hodges, West Virginia
# 7,646:
1:30 am PST, Nov 5,
Theresa Pisarski, Ohio
# 7,645:
12:44 am PST, Nov 5,
Ann Pardilla, Maine
I think and know they need the health care they should take a look at the veteran;s hospitals. It a shame I am talking about the vets from the last wars.
I think and know they need the health care they should take a look at the veteran;s hospitals. It a shame I am talking about the vets from the last wars.
# 7,644:
11:24 pm PST, Nov 4,
Peter Viglia II, Colorado
# 7,643:
10:43 pm PST, Nov 4,
Jacob Thayer, Texas
# 7,642:
7:25 pm PST, Nov 4,
Jesse Spears, Texas
Our veterans should have the best health care possible. If it isn't as good as our Congressmen's, our Congressmen should be ashamed of themselves.
Our veterans should have the best health care possible. If it isn't as good as our Congressmen's, our Congressmen should be ashamed of themselves.
# 7,641:
4:58 pm PST, Nov 4,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
I am a disabled Vietnam vet It was tough and please do all you can to help our injured vets God Bless You
I am a disabled Vietnam vet It was tough and please do all you can to help our injured vets God Bless You
# 7,640:
4:56 pm PST, Nov 4,
Athena West, Oklahoma
# 7,639:
3:42 pm PST, Nov 4,
Jorge Rivera, Mississippi
# 7,638:
2:41 pm PST, Nov 4,
Carol Miravitlles, New Jersey
# 7,637:
1:54 pm PST, Nov 4,
Katy Hatch, Kansas
We have asked them to go into harm's way to protect us, so it only makes sense to thank them by giving them good healthcare.
We have asked them to go into harm's way to protect us, so it only makes sense to thank them by giving them good healthcare.
# 7,636:
1:44 pm PST, Nov 4,
Barbarajo Berberi, Florida
# 7,635:
12:45 pm PST, Nov 4,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 7,634:
10:20 am PST, Nov 4,
Doreen Geiss, New Jersey
# 7,633:
9:59 am PST, Nov 4,
Richard Dunbar, Washington
# 7,632:
9:57 am PST, Nov 4,
Manuel Duarte, Portugal
# 7,631:
9:52 am PST, Nov 4,
Jane Lindley, United Kingdom
# 7,630:
9:30 am PST, Nov 4,
Emily Norton, South Carolina
So, you ask the men and women of this country to fight in an unjustified war and risk their lives, then take a cut of their healthcare? That's the government's way of saying thank you alright.
So, you ask the men and women of this country to fight in an unjustified war and risk their lives, then take a cut of their healthcare? That's the government's way of saying thank you alright.
# 7,629:
7:41 am PST, Nov 4,
Cindy Minde, Arizona
Our Freedom!! They risk their lives for us we should be grateful. They deserve the best in everything. They deserve to have high quality healthcare for protecting us and our country.
Our Freedom!! They risk their lives for us we should be grateful. They deserve the best in everything. They deserve to have high quality healthcare for protecting us and our country.
# 7,628:
7:20 am PST, Nov 4,
Shana Schwartz, Florida
# 7,627:
6:21 am PST, Nov 4,
Bulus Leflore, Mississippi
# 7,626:
5:56 am PST, Nov 4,
Cheryl Mitchell, Florida
# 7,625:
5:45 am PST, Nov 4,
Kim K, New Hampshire
Veterans serve our country bravely. Some of their health problems are due to that service. We owe it to them to be sure they have the very best health care.
Veterans serve our country bravely. Some of their health problems are due to that service. We owe it to them to be sure they have the very best health care.
# 7,624:
4:59 am PST, Nov 4,
LuAnn Braley, Kentucky
To ask people to put their lives on the line for you, and then deny them medical care for injuries suffered during their service is hypocritical. Not only would I not vote for such a person/s and encourage my friends not to do so, I would go further than that and make sure other voters know where candidates stand on healthcare for veterans.
To ask people to put their lives on the line for you, and then deny them medical care for injuries suffered during their service is hypocritical. Not only would I not vote for such a person/s and encourage my friends not to do so, I would go further than that and make sure other voters know where candidates stand on healthcare for veterans.
# 7,623:
4:54 am PST, Nov 4,
Paul Cole, Florida
# 7,622:
12:59 am PST, Nov 4,
Marlies Van Dijen, Netherlands
Take care of the people you ask to do your dirty work for you. That's the least you can do.
Take care of the people you ask to do your dirty work for you. That's the least you can do.
# 7,621:
10:49 pm PST, Nov 3,
Catherine Bieszk, Illinois
# 7,620:
9:49 pm PST, Nov 3,
Chris Beane-martin, New Hampshire
# 7,619:
9:38 pm PST, Nov 3,
Bz Young, California
This is an outrage! These men and women fight for our country and lay their lives on the line, no questions asked. They deserve to be treated with the highest quality of healthcare! Congress needs to get it's act together now!!!! Take Care of those who take such good care of our country!
This is an outrage! These men and women fight for our country and lay their lives on the line, no questions asked. They deserve to be treated with the highest quality of healthcare! Congress needs to get it's act together now!!!! Take Care of those who take such good care of our country!
# 7,618:
8:41 pm PST, Nov 3,
Donna M Ruehlow, Wisconsin
# 7,617:
8:03 pm PST, Nov 3,
Alexis Mohr, New York
# 7,616:
8:01 pm PST, Nov 3,
Jeannie Tilfas, Hawaii
# 7,615:
7:17 pm PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 7,614:
6:09 pm PST, Nov 3,
Margaret Lynn, New Jersey
# 7,613:
6:05 pm PST, Nov 3,
Cynthia Neal, Tennessee
# 7,612:
5:36 pm PST, Nov 3,
Sylvia Cook, Maine
# 7,611:
4:42 pm PST, Nov 3,
Jon Povill, California
# 7,610:
3:53 pm PST, Nov 3,
Danni Smith, Maryland
# 7,609:
3:42 pm PST, Nov 3,
April Sweeney, Mississippi
# 7,608:
11:03 am PST, Nov 3,
Stephanie Pekarek, California
# 7,607:
10:11 am PST, Nov 3,
Keith Payne, Texas
Give back to those that give so much to us.
Give back to those that give so much to us.
# 7,606:
9:46 am PST, Nov 3,
Victoria Ludlow, United Kingdom
Because they put their lives on the line for others and they deserve to be treated with respect. Wouldnt you want that if it was you?!!!! They risk their lives to insure you are safe and you should give them help back.
Because they put their lives on the line for others and they deserve to be treated with respect. Wouldnt you want that if it was you?!!!! They risk their lives to insure you are safe and you should give them help back.
# 7,605:
9:36 am PST, Nov 3,
Barbara Campbell, Texas
You ask and expect our veterans to give their all and they do. The least this gov't can do is give them decent healthcare for life. Including National Guards and Reservists. We have to fight for everything a serviceman gets and that is not right, when you hand-out free services to undocumented immagrants. Where's the justice in that?
You ask and expect our veterans to give their all and they do. The least this gov't can do is give them decent healthcare for life. Including National Guards and Reservists. We have to fight for everything a serviceman gets and that is not right, when you hand-out free services to undocumented immagrants. Where's the justice in that?
# 7,604:
8:36 am PST, Nov 3,
J.a. Hoffman, Florida
# 7,603:
8:15 am PST, Nov 3,
Marie Clary, California
It's embarassing to have to even sign a petition like this. What does it say about our country? Something like this reveals fundamental flaws that need to be addressed. Let's start here. It doesn't take much bravery. I don't know anyone on any side of the playing field that would protest (except maybe Rush or O'Reiley or the like--with them you never know what issue they'll attack for publicity)to our funding injured troops with the best medical care available. Period!
It's embarassing to have to even sign a petition like this. What does it say about our country? Something like this reveals fundamental flaws that need to be addressed. Let's start here. It doesn't take much bravery. I don't know anyone on any side of the playing field that would protest (except maybe Rush or O'Reiley or the like--with them you never know what issue they'll attack for publicity)to our funding injured troops with the best medical care available. Period!
# 7,602:
8:13 am PST, Nov 3,
Cindy Blohm, North Carolina
# 7,601:
7:34 am PST, Nov 3,
Natnicha Pariyatdulapak, Thailand