Joe Wilson Receives "D" Rating From Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
October 22, 2010
BEAUFORT, SC – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has given Congressman Joe Wilson a "D" rating because of his lack of support for veterans. The veterans´ organization places Wilson on its "D List," because Wilson is among the members of Congress who "must improve their voting records if they are to legitimately claim that they support new veterans."
Wilson´s rating is available here.
Wilson has neglected America´s veterans, and he continuously votes against the interest of veterans.
"Joe Wilson has raised his own pay five times, yet he wouldn´t support a combat bonus for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Marine Corps combat veteran Rob Miller, who is a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District. "Joe Wilson has continuously voted against our troops and veterans. It´s our moral imperative to ensure that the men and women who serve America have the tools they need to complete their jobs. I twice led combat troops in Iraq, and I will fight every day to ensure that our veterans receive the care and support they deserve."
WILSON´S RECORD OF FAILING OUR TROOPS:
>> Wilson Voted Against $30 Million For Construction Of Veterans Trauma Center Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Veterans Injured By Explosive Devices In Iraq & Afghanistan [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted Against $56 Million For Prosthetics For Wounded Veterans [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted Against $20 Million To Address Issue Exposed At Walter Reed [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted For Budget That Cut Veterans´ Funding By $6 Billion [H. Con. Res. 376, Vote #158, 5/18/06].
>> Wilson Voted For Budget That Under-Funded Veterans Programs By $13.5 Billion [H. Con. Res. 95, Vote #149, 4/28/05].
>> Wilson Voted Against An Additional $1.3 Billion For Veterans´ Health Care [H.R. 3289, Vote #600, 10/31/03; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 600, 10/31/03].
>> Wilson Voted Against Additional Funding For Veterans´ Health Care [H. J. Res. 124, Vote #473, 11/13/02; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 473, 11/13/02].
>> Wilson Cast Deciding Vote To Reject $1,500 Bonus For Each Servicemember In Iraq & Afghanistan [H.R. 3289, Vote #554, 10/17/03; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 554, 10/17/03].
>> Wilson Voted Against Financial Assistance For Job Training, Job Searching Or Relocation For Veterans Returning From Active Duty In Iraq [H.R. 27, Vote #47, 3/2/05; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 47, 3/2/05].
>> Wilson Voted Against Ending The Military Families Tax [H.R. 5122, Vote #144, 5/11/06; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 144, 5/11/06].
Wilson´s rating is available here.
Wilson has neglected America´s veterans, and he continuously votes against the interest of veterans.
"Joe Wilson has raised his own pay five times, yet he wouldn´t support a combat bonus for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Marine Corps combat veteran Rob Miller, who is a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District. "Joe Wilson has continuously voted against our troops and veterans. It´s our moral imperative to ensure that the men and women who serve America have the tools they need to complete their jobs. I twice led combat troops in Iraq, and I will fight every day to ensure that our veterans receive the care and support they deserve."
WILSON´S RECORD OF FAILING OUR TROOPS:
>> Wilson Voted Against $30 Million For Construction Of Veterans Trauma Center Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Veterans Injured By Explosive Devices In Iraq & Afghanistan [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted Against $56 Million For Prosthetics For Wounded Veterans [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted Against $20 Million To Address Issue Exposed At Walter Reed [H.R. 1591, Vote #186, 3/23/07; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/07].
>> Wilson Voted For Budget That Cut Veterans´ Funding By $6 Billion [H. Con. Res. 376, Vote #158, 5/18/06].
>> Wilson Voted For Budget That Under-Funded Veterans Programs By $13.5 Billion [H. Con. Res. 95, Vote #149, 4/28/05].
>> Wilson Voted Against An Additional $1.3 Billion For Veterans´ Health Care [H.R. 3289, Vote #600, 10/31/03; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 600, 10/31/03].
>> Wilson Voted Against Additional Funding For Veterans´ Health Care [H. J. Res. 124, Vote #473, 11/13/02; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 473, 11/13/02].
>> Wilson Cast Deciding Vote To Reject $1,500 Bonus For Each Servicemember In Iraq & Afghanistan [H.R. 3289, Vote #554, 10/17/03; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 554, 10/17/03].
>> Wilson Voted Against Financial Assistance For Job Training, Job Searching Or Relocation For Veterans Returning From Active Duty In Iraq [H.R. 27, Vote #47, 3/2/05; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 47, 3/2/05].
>> Wilson Voted Against Ending The Military Families Tax [H.R. 5122, Vote #144, 5/11/06; CQ Floor Votes, House Roll Call Vote 144, 5/11/06].
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