How are Veterans being shafted? How to help?

[Betsy Ross]

Last night I received an email from someone who heads up a support group, of sorts, for wounded Vets. She had just learned of the GAO report on Vet care and the disparity between care for regular service versus Reserves and Guards. She was shocked. I responded that she, and others receiving her newsletter, should become better informed on the matter and contact their Senators and Representatives demanding real support for our Vets. She replied:

"I emailed all my elected peoples in DC last nite. I think if people with the support the troops bumper stickers KNEW, they’d be as appalled as the rest of us. This is an issue that deserves to see the light of day EVERYDAY. What do you know is being done about this? Any active bills in the congress? What can we do?"

Please help me provide references on the following topics:
Cuts in funding, federal budget Vet increase not proportional to number of new Vets. Lack of equity for Reserves and Guards and their families.

[annabanana]

1. can someone graphically talented

Whip up some 4"x5" flyers with the basic facts and a website to stuff under wipers of cheap-yellow-magnet sporting cars?

[Betsy Ross]

2. I have the graphics talent, just need data.

And I think your idea is splendid.

[Wilms]

3. kick n/t