“Todd Staples recently tried to woo his supporters and right-wing base by suggesting the Agriculture Commission cut programs intended to feed the elderly and disabled, many of whom are veterans.”
The Department of Veterans Affairs has "a manual out there telling our veterans stuff like, 'Are you really of value to your community?' You know, encouraging them to commit suicide."
It is "the Department of Homeland Security's view that returning military veterans and gun owners are likely to commit terrorist acts."
The Senate version of the economic stimulus package includes "millions of dollars to World War II Filipino veterans in the Philippines."
"I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations."
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