The American Legion Says Iran Sanctions Measure Has ‘No Place’ In Veterans Bill

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The American Legion Says Iran Sanctions Measure Has ‘No Place’ In Veterans Bill

By Ben Armbruster

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Republicans this week have grounded Senate action on important military issues to a halt by adding Iran sanctions measures to bills meant to combat military sexual assault and help America’s veterans. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) included an Iran sanctions provision in his alternative to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) vets bill, which would, according to the Hill, “boost veterans’ healthcare programs and give veterans in-state tuition rates at all schools across the country.”

Democrats criticized the Republicans for “inject(ing) partisan politics into the mix, insisting on amendments that have nothing to do with helping veterans,” as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said on the Senate floor on Wednesday.

The American Legion piled on, saying in a statement that “sanctions against Iran have no place in a U.S. Senate debate over legislation that aims to expand health care, education opportunities, employment and other benefits for veterans.”

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Sanders also chastised the Republicans on Wednesday. “The cost of war is real, and we’ve got to support those who have put their lives on the line defending this country,” he said on CNN, “and now what is happening for the same old stupid partisan reasons, the Republcan leadership says, ‘Well we want to attach to this bill Iran sanctions.’”

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http://thinkprogress.org/world/2014/02/26/3335391/american-legion-iran-sanctions/

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1. K&R nt

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2. republicans exploit veterans. they really don't give a shit about them, but they're good PR

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4. "don't give a shit"

great minds think alike.

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5. BWahahahahahaaaaa........I know brilliance when i see it!!!!!

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6. Yup, like

Cheney got his ass handed to him.

Oops: Dick Cheney Unintentionally Trashes Troops In Attempt To Hit Obama
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024561803

That Think Progress post went viral on Facebook.

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3. Anyone who thinks Republicans give a shit about the people who serve in the military, should reflect

on this legislation. They don't care...they serve the MIC and the next opportunity to shed American blood. I'm betting Burr did not serve...I know Cheney was "pro-military", except for actually serving himself. Chickenhawks all. They want Iran sanctions? Promote a standalone bill. Don't use veterans as a pawn for your corrupt ideology.