He is stressing issues which will put him in a stronger light compared to his opponent, Tammy Duckworth, who is overcoming a bitter primary and taking advantage of a very divisive presidential nominee.
Duckworth faced a lot of heat, criticism, and internal for her leadership of a local Veterans Administration.
Now we understand one of the many reasons why Kirk is stressing his legislative bona fides to improve the uality and care for Veterans.
The most liberal of Democratic U.S. Senators stress their willingness to work across the aisle with the Republican Party when it comes to veterans affairs and proper treatment of our armed men and women returning from combat.
Furthermore, exposing the massive failures of the VA puts Democrats on the defense when they push Obamacare.
Government healthcare is already failing America's finest, and no one would suggest that they deserve standard, but the best care.
If the best that the government can offer is failure, with long lines and secret waiting lists, then why would we think that the same system multiplied to everyone else would be any better?
Responding to Veterans’ Call for Help
released a report identifying that 30 percent of text messages sent to the
Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), designed to help veterans in need, went unanswered.
Unbelievable. Veterans fight to recover in peace time, and in civilian milieu.
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What happens when the integration from the war zone to the private sector takes many years longer? What then?
report that outlined numerous failures with the VCL, including reports that
phone calls consistently went unanswered and hotline staff were inadequately
trained to deal with our veterans’ critical needs.
I think that anyone who is expected to seek care from a government institution will end up in depressive straights faster than someone who simply suffers in silence.
Our armed personnel need help. They need caring, and they need to see their country honor their service.
report, I included $8.7 million above the president’s budget request for the
VCL to fully fund 140 new staff. Veterans that call a crisis hotline are often
in desperate need of help. It is inexcusable that their needs are not addressed
immediately and efficiently. I will continue to fight at every turn for the
brave men and women who kept America safe.
A Republican who is willing to divert more funds to Veterans Care deserves more attention.
Let's hope that as the race continues forward, Kirk will be able to champion his efforts and succeed in his general election bid.