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harvey007 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-27-11 10:02 PM
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Veterans Summoned to White House, Told to Brace for Cuts
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Source: WVNS TV

BECKLEY -- Leaders of veterans groups met with administration officials Tuesday to discuss what is at stake if Congress cannot come to a consensus.
President Obama has said that if a default occurs, the administration will be forced to prioritize who gets paid.

That means those receiving veterans benefits, social security, unemployment insurance, tuition grants, food stamps, and child care subsidies may be forced to compete for coverage.

Read more: http://www.wvnstv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=104194



Programs and perks that benefit the wealthy elite will continue uninterrupted, as will the wars.
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