A Quote by Lucy McBath

Our disabled veterans earned their benefits by serving our great nation, and we must protect them and their families, especially during financial hardship.

Lucy McBath

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Lucy McBath
American - Politician
Born: June 1, 1960

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It is unacceptable that disabled veterans in Illinois rank at the bottom of the list when it comes to disability pay. We owe our disabled veterans more than speeches, parades and monuments.

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Tim Walz

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John Delaney

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Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Solomon Ortiz

When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country.