Need evidence of how much Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce supports our troops and veterans? Remember that actions speak louder than words. Read below:
1. Pryce voted against expanding access to the military's TRICARE health insurance program to all reservist and National Guard members. The proposal would have expanded military health care to provide access to TRICARE to members of the Guard and Reserve and their families for a low fee, which would have helped 2,563 in Ohio. [HR 1815, Roll Call #221, 5/25/05; Leadership Document, “DOD Authorization Previous Question on Rule”; S. 2400, Roll Call Vote #105, 6/2/04]
2. Pryce voted against $30 Million Boost for Veterans Health Care & Benefits. In 2005, Pryce voted against an additional $30 million for veterans' health care. The amendment have would added funding for combat-related trauma care to support wounded troops once they return to their homes, medical and prosthetic research and 100 additional staff to help process claims for compensation and pension benefits. [HR 2528, Roll Call #224, 5/26/05; Leadership Document, “Medical Quality Democratic Amendment Final]
3. Pryce opposed $150 Million Increase for Military Personnel. In 2005, Pryce voted against a proposal to the budget to increase funding for military health care by $100 million and transitional job training for military personnel by $50 million.
[HR 1268, Roll Call #76, 3/16/05; CQ.com vote reports]
4. Pryce voted against Additional Job Assistance to Veterans Returning from Overseas. Pryce opposed efforts to provide extra job training assistance to veterans who are returning from overseas. Four out of 10 members of the Guard and Reserve forces lose income when they leave their civilian jobs for active duty, and many are self-employed or run small businesses. This means they face the daunting task of reestablishing their businesses after their release from active duty. [HR 27, Roll Call #47, 3/2/05; 109th Congressional Record, pg. H915, 3/2/05; 109th Congressional Record, pg. H2074, 4/14/05]
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The Republicans had promised to have major successes this term. However, it is very easy to see that the Republicans have been total failures. Here is the Republican report card:
Immigration Reform = F (The GOP failed to accomplish anything.)
Social Security Reform = F (They still plan to try to dismantle Social Security next year.)
Ending the Iraq War = F (There is still no exit plan. The Republicans want to continue the war forever.)
Domestic Spying Investigation = F (Sen. Specter (R-PA) changed his mind about having hearings.)
Lobbying Reform = F (Are you kidding? Do you think the Republicans want to give up their cash cow?)
Veterans Benefits = F (The GOP supports your kids fighting in Bush unending war. Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce has been a miserable failure in supporting our troops and veterans.)