Veteran's Issues: Clinton versus McCain
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As the daughter of a now-deceased World War II veteran who was decorated for bravery (HARRY H. WARD, Bronze Star, Pacific Theater, Combat Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1st Lt., 1944) and who was badly wounded and spent months in recovery, I am very sensitive to veterans' issues and politicans' voting records on them. No one can dispute Sen. John McCain's bravery. But based upon his voting record on veterans' issues, I must say that I find it appalling how willing he is to put our young men and women in harm's way but vote against adequate funding for services upon their return home when they are lucky enough to come home. His hawkishness extends only to militarism and not to supporting our servicepeople upon their return. Sen. Clinton on the other hand has consistently voted to aid our returning veterans and to offer greater support to the families of those whose loved ones do not make it home.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Status: Announced
Veterans Issues
2006 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Clinton a grade of A-.
2006 Senator Clinton sponsored or co-sponsored 41 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005.
2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.
2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.
2003-2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.
2001 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 92 percent in 2001.
Veterans Issues
Date Bill Title Vote
10/01/2007 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 NV
02/02/2006 Tax Rate Extension Amendment Y
11/17/2005 Additional Funding For Veterans Amendment Y
10/05/2005 Health Care for Veterans Amendment Y
John Sidney McCain
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Party: Republican
Status: Announced
Veterans Issues
2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 20 percent in 2006.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.
2006 Senator McCain sponsored or co-sponsored 18 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 25 percent in 2005.
2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2004.
2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.
2003-2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator McCain supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.
2001 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 46 percent in 2001.
1999 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 1999.
1997-1998 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 0 percent in 1997-1998.
1989-1990 On the votes that the Vietnam Veterans of America considered to be the most important in 1989-1990 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.
Veterans Issues
Date Bill Title Vote
10/01/2007 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 NV
02/02/2006 Tax Rate Extension Amendment N
11/17/2005 Additional Funding For Veterans Amendment N
10/05/2005 Health Care for Veterans Amendment N
As the daughter of a now-deceased World War II veteran who was decorated for bravery (HARRY H. WARD, Bronze Star, Pacific Theater, Combat Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1st Lt., 1944) and who was badly wounded and spent months in recovery, I am very sensitive to veterans' issues and politicans' voting records on them. No one can dispute Sen. John McCain's bravery. But based upon his voting record on veterans' issues, I must say that I find it appalling how willing he is to put our young men and women in harm's way but vote against adequate funding for services upon their return home when they are lucky enough to come home. His hawkishness extends only to militarism and not to supporting our servicepeople upon their return. Sen. Clinton on the other hand has consistently voted to aid our returning veterans and to offer greater support to the families of those whose loved ones do not make it home.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Party: Democratic
Status: Announced
Veterans Issues
2006 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Clinton a grade of A-.
2006 Senator Clinton sponsored or co-sponsored 41 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005.
2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.
2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.
2003-2004 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.
2001 Senator Clinton supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 92 percent in 2001.
Veterans Issues
Date Bill Title Vote
10/01/2007 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 NV
02/02/2006 Tax Rate Extension Amendment Y
11/17/2005 Additional Funding For Veterans Amendment Y
10/05/2005 Health Care for Veterans Amendment Y
John Sidney McCain
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Party: Republican
Status: Announced
Veterans Issues
2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 20 percent in 2006.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.
2006 Senator McCain sponsored or co-sponsored 18 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 25 percent in 2005.
2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2004.
2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.
2003-2004 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Senator McCain supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.
2001 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 46 percent in 2001.
1999 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 1999.
1997-1998 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 0 percent in 1997-1998.
1989-1990 On the votes that the Vietnam Veterans of America considered to be the most important in 1989-1990 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.
Veterans Issues
Date Bill Title Vote
10/01/2007 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 NV
02/02/2006 Tax Rate Extension Amendment N
11/17/2005 Additional Funding For Veterans Amendment N
10/05/2005 Health Care for Veterans Amendment N
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