The Battle For A GI Bill Begins.

[SirNitram]

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[quote]A small group of fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats is threatening to block the emergency war spending bill over a program for veterans’ benefits not offset with tax hikes or spending cuts.

Because of that problem, and the efforts by House Republicans to stall floor action with procedural motions, the vote on the carefully crafted supplemental measure could be delayed until Friday or next week.

“Some of us oppose creating a new entitlement program in an emergency spending bill, whether it’s butchers, bakers or candlestick-makers,â€

[Rogue 9]

That's despicable. We owe at least this much to members of the military.

If my own Congressman, a self-described Blue Dog, is opposing this, he's lost my vote, no questions asked.