As a June 13, 2013 Sarasota Herald Tribune editorial states, veterans are left dangling by Congress’ failure to fund the Veterans Administration (VA) to the extent necessary to clear the backlog of disability claims. Rep. Vern Buchanan did vote for the underlying legislation (H.R. 2216) which provides some, but not sufficient funding to clear the claims [...]
Read MoreFlorida Congressional Delegation Votes Against Veterans
The Florida Congressional Delegation consistently votes to fund war, but votes against the veterans upon their return from war. As The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported on Sunday, June 9, 2013, Page 7a, “Votes in Congress” section, the House of Representatives voted against veterans on an important issue last week. VA has an outrageous backlog of claims [...]
Read More Representatives vote against veterans, VA claims backlogPTSD Panel and Flag Day Celebration
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Panel FLVCS will present a panel presentation about PTSD at the Venice Democratic Club monthly meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Venice United Church of Christ community room, 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, Florida. (Venice Gardens). The panel participants are: Dr. Eddy Regnier. Dr. Regnier PHD [...]
Read More Flag Day Celebration, PTSD PanelMemorial Day
Take a few moments this Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifice so many made to uphold the American promise, the radical concept that “All men are created equal.” Until our forebears adopted the American Declaration of Independence, the world believed people were assigned their station in life by Divine Right. America rejected that stultifying [...]
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