A flag, a prayer, but no GI Bill


	A flag, a prayer, but no GI Bill

masbury

5-24-2008 7:52 PM

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military, bush, mccain

masbury says:

How Bush and McCain wear flag pins but stiff veterans. Senate passed it 75-22. McCain's veteran support rating is around 20%, Obama's around 80%.

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