Election Day and Veterans Day: Time to Make the Connection

Nov. 6 will be our national Election Day -- a day on which we select the elected officials to represent us in Washington, D.C. Nov. 11 will be Veterans Day -- a day to honor and show respect for those who have served in our military forces.

In this election, and in every election going forward, it is essential that we send a message to all candidates running for office that our veterans are respected and honored best when their interests and needs are placed above political wrangling in the halls of Congress. That has normally been the case. And, even in these contentious times, legislation benefiting veterans has been one of the areas that has enjoyed bipartisan support. For example, as the Stars and Stripes reported on Sept. 19, 2012: "Last year, Congress passed sweeping veterans jobs legislation that created new vocational rehabilitation services, a new mid-career retraining program for veterans and tax credits for businesses that employ former service members."
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