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April 06, 2005 ( politics )
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Reducing Veterans' Benefits, redefining "veteran"
So, what is happening here? Buyer [R-NJ] is trying to redefine "veteran," and in so doing, reshape benefit programs to meet his new definition. In short, this means fewer benefits for fewer veterans.The two keys here are Buyer's references to "intent of Congress" and "core constituency." By rejecting the "intent of Congress" when they passed legislation defining benefits and eligibility, Buyer is telling us Congress was wrong and he is going to change it. By referring to the VA's "core constituency" as "disabled and indigent veterans," he is eliminating veterans who do not fall into those categories.
Posted by griffjon at April 6, 2005 11:21 AM
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