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Dulcinea

(9,200 posts) Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:00 AM 8 hrs ago

Veteran groups warn Congress against shutdown: 'Resist the pull of political brinkmanship'

(The Hill) Several veteran groups are urging Congress to pass a short-term spending measure to avert a potential government shutdown, warning that the GOP-led continuing resolution (CR) contains extensions vital for veterans’ housing, benefits and health care.

Four veteran groups — American Legion, AMVETS (American Veterans), Vietnam Veterans of America and Mission Roll Call — said on Saturday that the CR, which passed the House earlier this month, contains “vital extensions” for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that “safeguard” important programs, including the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program.

“Congress must act without delay to pass this measure and ensure the VA can continue delivering lifesaving services to veterans and their families,” AMVETS told The Hill in a statement. “Looking ahead, AMVETS encourages Congress to prioritize timely, full-year appropriations to provide the VA with the stability and predictability needed to best serve our nation’s veterans.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/veteran-groups-warn-congress-against-220021848.htm

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Veteran groups warn Congress against shutdown: 'Resist the pull of political brinkmanship' (Original Post) Dulcinea 8 hrs ago OP

I don't click on The Hill gab13by13 8 hrs ago #1

Sorry, dudes. But tell that to this insane POTUS and his lackey party. LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #2

you know, a lot of groups are hurting and need govt funds. This request is LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #3

As a veteran of the - werdna 6 hrs ago #4

gab13by13

(29,882 posts)

1. I don't click on The Hill

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:17 AM

8 hrs ago

LymphocyteLover

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2. Sorry, dudes. But tell that to this insane POTUS and his lackey party.

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 09:02 AM

7 hrs ago

You enabled the GOP for far too long.

LymphocyteLover

(8,808 posts)

3. you know, a lot of groups are hurting and need govt funds. This request is

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 09:03 AM

7 hrs ago

awfully self-centered and doesn't seem to take into account this rogue POTUS and the state of our democracy.

werdna

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4. As a veteran of the -

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 09:37 AM

6 hrs ago

- mid70's early 80's my opinion is that the Democratic party needs to use every resource, tactic and strategy to bring this fascist regime to heel. I am willing to sacrifice whatever benefit I receive from the government to do so. I took an oath to defend the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES from all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC. I believe the Trump regime and his political,social and economic adherents qualify as the latter.Take it to 'em!

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