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Argument: Argument thesis  Republican support for the military is little more than rhetoric
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Parent Node: Node supports parent assertion  Wounded vets receive inadequate medical care and housing
Node Text: GOP House Appropriations Chair knew of problems

"In 2004, Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R-Fla.) and his wife stopped visiting the wounded at Walter Reed out of frustration. Young said he voiced concerns to commanders over troubling incidents he witnessed but was rebuffed or ignored. "When Bev or I would bring problems to the attention of authorities of Walter Reed, we were made to feel very uncomfortable," said Young, who began visiting the wounded recuperating at other facilities."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...

Young was the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee from 1999 - 2005 and could have taken action in his official capacity.

He did not do so.
Node Created: coolgeek — 2007-03-06 22:25:20

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