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Iowa Veterans Want More Than Lip Service from Presidential Hopefuls

By T.M. Lindsey 8/23/07

For the veterans attending the Veterans’ Caucus Presidential Extravaganza earlier this month, the fighting didn’t end with their military service. Instead, they faced a new battleground upon discharge: their government.

“We want to be sure that those who served in harm’s way aren’t left behind on the battlefield,” said Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd (see pic), [...]

Dodd: Bush Administration’s Caring Words ‘Ring Hollow’ with Veterans

By T.M. Lindsey 8/17/07

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Chris Dodd, D.-Conn., could not care less about what a politician has to say, but, he cares about what a politician has done. These words ring especially true when it comes to supporting the troops and taking care of veterans and their families. “I get really upset when I hear the [...]

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