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Both Parties Agree: Veterans Are Useful Political Tools

October 13, 2013 by Bob Prokop 5 Comments

Veterans are an inconvenience for our government. When they have done their duty they don’t go away. Supportive programs and benefits have to be funded and administered, something Washington has trouble with. This is good for both of our political parties. They know opportunity when they see it. It is not good for America's heroes. Bipartisan agreement: veterans are political … [Read more...] about Both Parties Agree: Veterans Are Useful Political Tools

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