http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2008/02/29/opinion/doc47c85b3983a4b700646862.txt#blogcommentsTo the Editor,
On Feb. 26, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison stated a recent Senate proposal introduced by Democrats would “put a bullet right in the hearts of our troops who are there.”
Let’s review Senator Hutchison’s voting record:
Oct. 2, 2003 — Dodd Amendment “To provide an additional $322,000,000 for safety equipment for United States forces in Iraq and to reduce the amount provided for reconstruction in Iraq by $322,000,000.”
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Sept. 19, 2007 — Webb Amendment “To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.”
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March 14, 2006 — Akaka Amendment “To increase veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.”
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June 23, 2004 — S. Amendment 2400 “To assure that funding is provided for veterans health care each fiscal year to cover increases in population and inflation.”
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March 10, 2004 — Nelson Amdt. No. 2745 “To create a reserve fund to allow for an increase in veterans medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes.”
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June 20, 2006 — Dorgan Amdt. No. 4292 “To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.”
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March 21, 2003 — Dorgan Amdt. No. 385 “To increase FY 2004 funding for the discretionary programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $1,019,000,000, so it matches the level proposed by a coalition of veterans groups in the Independent Budget; to decrease the deficit by a similar amount; and to use the unreconciled tax cut to pay for it.”
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I’ll let your voting record speak for yourself. As the mom, daughter, granddaughter and niece of veterans-how dare you even imply that a bill meant to bring our troops home safely is “putting a bullet through the hearts of our troops.” Your support is evident.
Elizabeth Dawson,
Red Oak