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Washington, DC -- Congressman David Davis today urged Democratic leaders to reverse their decision to add billions in unrelated pork-barrel spending to critical legislation that funds benefits like housing and health care for our troops and veterans.
Transcript of the speech:
“I rise today in support our American heroes, the men and women who have served this great nation, our Veterans. On June 15, the House passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations and DID NOT APPOINT CONFEREES. The Senate passed the same on September 6th, over 60 days ago and IMMEDIATELY APPOINTED CONFEREES. This tactic of holding veterans funding hostage creates a dangerous precedent. The House is now faced with unrelated policies being forced into this bill. Veterans funding is not a means for playing politics. Using our Veterans and their funding for next year’s election is unconscionable. Fund the Veterans and let’s move to the next piece of legislation. Our focus should be on keeping our promise to our Veterans who have served so bravely. Madame Speaker, separate these bills!”
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