Senator McConnell Calls on Senate to Pass Veterans Funding Bill; Senate Majority Leader Reid Objects
October 3, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell asked for consent to pass a Veterans funding bill (H.J.RES.72) this morning on the Senate floor. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid immediately objected to funding the Veterans programs.
Prior to asking for the Senate to pass the Veterans funding bill, Senator McConnell said, “Many of us were stunned this week to see the administration blocking the WWII memorial. It was a reminder to all of us of how much we owe the Greatest Generation. Last week, the Senate unanimously agreed to ensure our troops are paid during a shutdown. And the President signed it into law immediately. Today, the House passed a bill to ensure that our veterans continue to get the services and benefits they so richly deserve. If Democrats are unwilling to fund other parts of the government, at the very least they can agree to support our veterans.”
Watch the exchange HERE
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