Chet Edwards For Congress

March 12, 2006
Editorial: Help for VA, veterans

Waco Tribune Herald
By Editorial Staff | Tribune-Herald

Congress repeatedly has authorized supplemental bills to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Troops in harm's way need resources. The same applies to those back from war.

Last week, Congressman Chet Edwards worked to bump up funding by $275 million for the unexpected costs of treating newly injured veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VA predicted 110,000 new combat veterans would need health care this year.

The number is already 74,000.

Let's authorize these funds. We sent these men and women to war. We must make sure each gets the very best of care.