Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Barrasso, John A. (R-WY)
Republicans Vote Against Veterans
"Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits weeks after the measure initially sailed through the Senate with 84 votes, angering Democrats, veterans groups and comedian Jon Stewart, a leading proponent to aid the community." "A bill aimed at protecting veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service was shut down … [Read more...] about Republicans Vote Against Veterans
Commencements by Art Fettig
Commencements. My step grand daughter is graduating from high school with all sorts of honors and I attended a program held in the school gym. It lasted almost forever and the seats were hard but it was a thrill to hear of the achievements of so many students. Many of them had received impressive scholarships and awards and as I listened I started thinking about how we never … [Read more...] about Commencements by Art Fettig