[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H2521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               OPPOSING BUDGET CUTS TO VETERANS PROGRAMS

  (Mr. MICHAUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today out of deep concern about 
the budget that was passed last week. The Committee on the Budget 
resolution cut mandatory spending in many areas, but one of the most 
unconscionable cuts is the $15 billion reduction for veterans programs 
like service disability compensation, pension for low-income wartime 
veterans, and veterans housing programs. At a time of war, how can we 
vote to neglect our veterans like this?
  In recent days we have heard from the American Legion, Paralyzed 
Veterans of America, AMVETS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled 
American Veterans, all strongly opposed to these cuts.
  I will continue to stand with them and to oppose this dishonorable 
treatment of our most honorable men and women. I urge my colleagues to 
do the same.

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