Rahall Puts Obama’s Government Shutdown Ahead Of Veterans, Memorials
FYI, a similar version of this release below went out to the following districts: Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01),, John Garamendi (CA-03), Jim Costa (CA-16), Lois Capps (CA-24), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jim Himes (CT-04), Elizabeth Esty (CT-05), Alan Grayson (FL-09), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Bill Enyart (IL-12), Tim Walz (MN-01), Rick Nolan (MN-08), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), Steve Israel (NY-03), Louise Slaughter (NY-25), and Peter DeFazio (OR-04).
Votes Against Guaranteeing Veterans’ Benefits Paid on Time, Keeping Memorials Open
In a shocking display of arrogance last night, Rep. Nick Rahall voted against funding for our nation’s veterans and voted to keep them from visiting their national memorials. Yesterday, WWII veterans had a difficult time visiting the WWII memorial due to President Obama’s government shutdown.
“It’s disgraceful that Nick Rahall would put President Obama’s government shutdown ahead of our nation’s veterans,” said NRCC Communications Director Andrea Bozek. “Nick Rahall is so blinded by his loyalty to Obama, he’s willing to halt veterans’ pay and keep our nation’s bravest from visiting their memorials.”
Nick Rahall Votes To Keep Government Shutdown And Against Funding For Veterans’ Programs.
(H.J.Res. 72, Roll Call Vote # 506, 10/1/13)
Nick Rahall Votes To Keep National Parks Closed.
(H.J.Res. 70, Roll Call #508, 10/1/13)
House Democrats, Backed By A Presidential Veto Threat, Blocked The Bills. (Stephen Dinan and Seth McLaughlin, “House rejects restoration of funds during shutdown for veterans, parks,” Washington Times, 10/1/13)
The U.S. Park Service Was Required To Close All National Parks, Including National Memorials, Under The Government Shutdown That Began Tuesday. (Rebecca Shabad, “Vets ignore barriers at WWII memorial,” The Hill, 10/1/13)