Blog: 2014 Veterans Day Newsletter

Statement

Nov 10, 2014 Blog
Dear Friend,

On Veterans Day, we honor the brave and heroic service of all of our veterans. The men and women of our Armed Services risk their lives around the world every day to protect our freedoms and to keep us safe. And in return, it is critical that we ensure that they and their loved ones are taken care of when they return home.

I am honored to represent thousands of veterans who live in the 9th District in Washington State. As the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), I know that Congress must do all we can to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
As sequestration and budget cuts continue to weigh on the defense budget and government spending in general, Congress cannot fall short on our commitment to provide our veterans with access to high quality health care, education, and employment opportunities as they transition into civilian life. I will continue to advocate for these priorities in the House Armed Services Committee and in the House of Representatives.

Veterans and their families face a unique set of challenges. While Congress has increased VA funding this year, there is still more work to do. I look forward to working with veterans in the community and my colleagues in the House of Representatives to improve the lives of our veterans and to ensure they get the support they need.

I wanted to give you a brief update on some of the work I have been doing this year in Washington D.C. and in the 9th District on behalf of our veterans. Thank you to all our nation's veterans and their families for their service to our nation.

Best,

Adam

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