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H.R. 2052, The Fort McClellan Health Registry Act (263 comments ↓ | 3 wiki edits)
- This item is from the 112th Congress (2011-2012) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
- This bill, or a similar bill, was reintroduced in the current Congress as H.R. 411, The Fort McClellan Health Registry Act.
H.R. 2052 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.
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attention2hb
July 16, 2011, 10:44am (report abuse)Ralph, climb back in your hole.Your case falls on deaf ears.
Tell my grandchildren that Pop Pop
is very sick. Heart attack, Hep.C
4 stints,Diabetes,COPD. I could go on. Im 60 a VET. Proud of it. And proud of most Americans who I find now care about us vets. iF YOU SIR ever served you would know that this band of brothers don't whinie we fight. Fort M VET
Sue Frasier
July 16, 2011, 4:11pm (report abuse)Some of you Vets don't seem to know what the hell you are talking about so get off the whole topic of "hand outs"!! This legislation is for full RECOGNITON of disability and medical care before the Dept. of Veterans Affairs agency. It's a formality. It's the same process used by Gulf War Veterans and Agent Orange Veterans of Vietnam Service. So get off the whole topic of "hand outs" because you are all confusing the dialogue here. Clearly this civilian guy is a mental illness case and on that note, you would do well to ignore him. In this VA system, you either are or are NOT recognized by the agency so without this Bill, you will NOT be. There is no such as "getting your issues addressed" and then also, "not getting a handout". So hijacking this discussion into Nowhere adds nothing to this discussion. Thanks.
Sue Frasier
July 16, 2011, 4:29pm (report abuse)One more thing everybody. This bill is not all about YOU! There is an established medical patient group of former FMC veterans who are tied to oxygen tanks in their homes. When you dump all over this Bill, you are slapping all of THEM in the face! Think about that.
WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
July 16, 2011, 11:57pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
J. T.
July 18, 2011, 10:59am (report abuse)This is just another of the long line of bills attempting to add more people to the VA welfare rolls.
What should really be happening is a cut of at least 25 percent in VA disability payments, a total end to any and all presumptive disability benefits, and a complete overhaul of the VA medical system. Far too many people are being provided medical treatment for non-service connected conditions. The only treatment the VA medical system should provide is for combat injuries, nothing else.
THIS IS JUST ANOTHER UNWARRANTED VETERAN WELFARE BILL!
VOTE NO!
Hayden
July 18, 2011, 12:50pm (report abuse)I unfortunately was stationed at Ft. McClellan for 15 months back in 73 & 74. I now have finally found the answers to all my medical issues. I am voting FOR this and I would love to meet anybody face to face that wants to disagree with this. I have suffered for 38 years from this exposure, and the lousy VA has not provided me with any of the answers or TRUTH.
@Hayden
July 18, 2011, 6:02pm (report abuse)"I have suffered for 38 years from this exposure"
Nah. More likely your less than fastidious lifestyle. Sooner or later all those things you did, ingested, played with, etc. had to come back and bite you.
It isn't up to the VA to provide you with answers or "TRUTH". It is up to DOD. Now if you want to whine go whine at them.
Just more whiney veteran welfare.
VOTE NO!
Sue Frasier
July 18, 2011, 9:05pm (report abuse)This is where the "waste" is going everybody. Watch this 5 minute video.
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/coins-costing-taxpayers-14076274
@Sue Frasier
July 18, 2011, 11:24pm (report abuse)And just how does this pertain to this bill? Weren't you the one saying "So hijacking this discussion into Nowhere adds nothing to this discussion."? Looks like you should listen to your own advice.
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Sue Frasier
July 19, 2011, 10:32am (report abuse)It doesn't pertain to this Bill you dumb assed Moron. It pertains to you and you alone and your Nut-Case contentions about this being a veterans welfare scenario which it isn't. It was intended to force assholes like you to Grow A Brain!
Poor Sue Frasier
July 20, 2011, 9:39pm (report abuse)Just can't handle it when someone doesn't buy into her pipedream.
If you are so bothered by those comments just don't read them. The "webmaster" has given you information that would help you. Of course it requires that you give him your email address. Never know what could come from that.
Too Bad!
So Sad!
Just another veteran's welfare bill.
VOTE NO!
Hayden
July 21, 2011, 11:43am (report abuse)It takes a brave individual with absolutely NO COMMON SENSE to talk about other peoples lifestyle being the cause of their problems...You must be one of the many IDIOTS that the VA has hired to pretend to be DR.s Stand up and show your true identity. Then you can talk to my son who happened to be born at Ft. McClellan with tons of medical problems. YOU are an ASS for even thinking that Vets are on a welfare program. You definitely have never served anyone but yourself...
VOTE YES!!! I DID!!!
@Hayden
July 21, 2011, 12:02pm (report abuse)Then perhaps YOU should look at your lifestyle choices. Perhaps some of those things YOU ingested, smoked, or otherwise put in YOUR system of your own accord should be checked.
It's always easier to blame anything or anyone other than YOURSELF for YOUR children's problems.
VOTE NO!!! I DID!!!
VLC in CA
July 22, 2011, 9:57am (report abuse)Sue you have some great points. This bill is about a registry and putting together FACTS not assumptions of others. This is not a welfare program but a valid option for those out there to record the health impications of their service to our great country.
I don't see it as a welfare program. I certainly don't want anyhting but some answers. I think we are a very diverse group from many walks of life.
Hateful people will always exist and those are the ones who are usually abusive to anyone they come in contact with. Some of these are self prefessed law enforcement (above the law types)
I feel nothing but sorry for them because they are never happy with anything or anyone.
This registry would help so many people and help many understand why they have had health issues. It's not fun to be sick!
IT IS the right thing to do to vote YES and help people figure out whether their exposure may have played a role in why they are sick!
LarryJ
July 23, 2011, 10:52pm (report abuse)I was stationed at Fort McClellan in the 1980's and I support this bill. I think this registry is desperately needed and long overdue. I have health issue that started right after I was stationed there and many are in common with others that were stationed there. Most of my health issues are not found in any of my other family members or friends so heredity and environment doesn't seem to have played a part in my health outside of my time at Fort McClellan.
A Reat Veteran
July 24, 2011, 5:12pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
Janine
July 25, 2011, 12:10pm (report abuse)It's amazing how many people have posted rude remarks on this comment blog. I am very concerned at the lack of politeness in our society. There is a way to convey an unpleasant message and do it tactfully. Let's all try to get along and enjoy the ride. Life is so full of so many things, as Robert Louis Stevenson said, that we should be able to find some happiness in it (my words). We can at least not contribute to the unpleasantness. As a state employee and veterans' representative, I try to help the veterans who visit my office in every way legally, ethically and morally possible, and I have yet to see one leave without a smile on his/her face.
@Janine
July 25, 2011, 10:42pm (report abuse)And I'm "very concerned" about all the worthless scumbags shouting "GIMME GIMME GIMME!"
And if I came to your office I'm sure you could make me have a smile on my face too.
FMC WAC
July 26, 2011, 3:33am (report abuse)Is there some way we can pull the plug on this moron harasser? He is a certifiable nut case who is a coward. I am tired of his whining comments and insults. Pull the plug on him someone! I support all of the veterans who have medical problems. I was at FMC April-August1967 and I too was exposed and have health problems too.We brave warriors need to stand up and get rid of this jerk however we can.
@FMC WAC
July 26, 2011, 4:37pm (report abuse)Here's how you can make that work if you don't like someone's comment.
DON'T READ IT.
Otherwise STFU.
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wvscorchy
August 1, 2011, 12:22am (report abuse)For " meh1422" ... "your probably some lazy hillbilly" Please note the following statistics from the WV Archives and History website, since West Virginians are often called "hillbillies" ... Many of us have served our country "honorably"...Please, do not say "Whine! Whine! Whine!" is one of us.
From the WV Archives and History website:
How Many West Virginians Served?
World War I (6 April 1917 - 11 November 1918 ...to 1 April 1920 for those who served in Russia): 58,053
World War II (7 December 1941 - 31 December 1946 ... to 25 July 1947 in some cases): 233,985
Korean Conflict (25 June 1950 - 31 January 1955): 112,000
Vietnam Era (5 August 1964 - 7 May 1975): 36,578
Gulf War (1 August 1990 -
11 April 1991): at least 12,000 (data is not available on the website for more recent "wars"/"conflicts")
The West Virginia Veterans Memorial honors more than 10,000 West Virginians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation in twentieth century conflicts.
wvscorchy
(logged-in user) August 1, 2011, 8:16am (report abuse)For "Whine!... I had my college degree before enlisting in '79. I had OSUT at Ft. McClellan. My husband was there in '78. We met at FLW, married in '80. He is my "one and only". I have not smoked legal,or illegal,products. WV woman+Iowa man offered pretty broad "gene pool". He has been LEO for 30+ yrs. I am OLD(54)and health problems can/do increase as we age. I believe we have a right to know if some of these issues are related to our time in the Army. I believe the medical evidence will "speak for itself", if that is the case. I pray for "answers" for the many veterans suffering with severe health issues due to their honorable service to our country. I believe "guttersnipes" will continue to defame others so they can "feel better" about themselves. "...all great nations have honored, respected,and provided certain benefits for their veterans, realizing that had it not been for the sacrifices of the men and women who fought their battles, the Nations themselves would cease to exist."
WHINE WHINE WHINE
August 1, 2011, 9:37am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
@wvscorchy
August 1, 2011, 9:39am (report abuse)And I believe YOU are just another of the many who are trying to get on the disability benefits gravy train.
Same old crap.
"GIMME GIMME GIMME" is now the veteran's mantra.
Francis
August 3, 2011, 10:44pm (report abuse)I am a Veteran, and there are some that might or will call me a whiner. But let me tell you something there are times when our Uncle Sam does not watch out for our well being. It's not until there are so many that become sick & then oh my there may be a problem, pass this bill & lets get to the bottom of it. For a long PTSD, Agent Orange, & a whole laundry list of ailments were bogus & made up. We are not to be thrown away like yesturdays trash.
WHINE WHINE WHINE
August 4, 2011, 10:08am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
wvscorchy
(logged-in user) August 4, 2011, 9:57pm (report abuse)Here is some information about my family..husband is LEO, son is Systems Admin/Systems Engineer, daughter is LEO, I have worked Social Work, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security during 30+ years of my "work" life... I have never collected welfare / unemployment in my life .. I watched LOSER drug addict / alcoholic relatives (NOT veterans) get "government benefits".. I watched my handicapped mom die before being able to get any "disability" approved (she worked and paid into system for many years).. I have watched inmates get free college education/dental care/medical care ... while my son, who served in Iraq, had to get student loans to go to college (Army Reservist without benefit of GI Bill) ... Yes, there is plenty of waste in our govt spending...I hope veterans get MORE than our inmates/ corrupt foreign govts / "users and abusers" of society! "Vote Yes" to get medical evaluations/care for our great veterans who have health problems related to their SERVICE to our country.
WHINE WHINE WHINE
August 6, 2011, 8:40am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
Steve M
August 11, 2011, 2:25pm (report abuse)I to have read over these posting and feel bad over some comments stated. Those soldiers or military personal know what they have gone through. I to have had many operations which are strange and do not know what life has for me, but to be a retired chemical specialist that was there at Fort McClellan I have hit many walls with the VA. For soldiers who gave there life up to serve their country we should not be going through this, we did not ask for these problems but those who have them Stand Strong! And be gland you were there for your country and hopefully those who serve us will come to their right minds and Supports us in doing the right thing. I don’t think they would like to see their families going thru the ropes as we do. I Thank everybody for their hard work on this bill and hopefully it will pass with flying colors so STAND STRONG and hope for the best. Thank you Steve a retired NBC NCO.
WHINE WHINE WHINE
August 11, 2011, 10:53pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
NewJersey
(logged-in user) August 13, 2011, 5:15pm (report abuse)Hello to everyone, I was on the computer only trying to find an old friend who was stationed with me at Fort McClellan Alabama, We graduated March 11, 1987. Soon after I came home and graduated from the police academy. Soon after that I became very I'll, none of the doctors could figure out what was wrong with me until it almost took my life in 1995. I developed a rare bladder disease, the cause was unknown so there was no cure. I had to take a disability and leave behind all that I loved and had worked so hard for. Soon after I was diagnosed with endometriosis, IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Hyperglacemia and now hyperthyroidism. Was I exposed to chemicals, could I still be tested for exposure, and why was I never informed? I have always believed in doing the right thing, now it's up to our gov to do the same. Thank you for listening my heart goes put to everyone affected by this.
WHINE WHINE WHINE
August 13, 2011, 11:23pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
bshaw
(logged-in user) August 14, 2011, 8:18pm (report abuse)First of all you want to ask if maybe the problems that someone is having is from them ingesting substances in their youth. How about asking about the substances that were ingested with our knowledge? Seems only fair that is we werent told about these dangerous chemicals that we should have a right to medical treatment for the side affects. 2nd, just ignore the hater, when we respond back and argue with them the know they got us going and that is what they want they get a kick out of our reaction, so dont give them one.
art1959
August 15, 2011, 2:27pm (report abuse)i served at ft mccllen in 1980 and have many medical issues but i do remember the fog and haze at times while there and didnt think anything about it, i support the bill for other veterans and though i have health issues,i can only some are from the service or cuaseed by service and then there is one i believe due to aging. well god bless and i hope they pass this bill for evryone sake involveld.
art1959
August 15, 2011, 2:45pm (report abuse)was this bill ever passed yet. or is it still waiting to be passed
***
August 15, 2011, 11:50pm (report abuse)This bill won't be passed because it is all based on nothing but horse$hit and whining from a bunch of scammers.
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August 22, 2011, 5:00pm (report abuse)If you follow the webmaster's advice and register an account make sure your spam filters work. They say they don't sell your email address but after I registered I suddenly received a lot more spam and junk mail.
Just saying.
Just lying.
August 22, 2011, 11:18pm (report abuse)If you were a logged-in user, that would be a little more believable. You know about junk comments, though, for all you've posted.
Deano
(logged-in user) August 24, 2011, 10:15am (report abuse)@Just Lying.
Same thing happened to me.
Now if that isn't enough for you, since I am A LOGGED-IN user, you can just go on and be a fool and try it out.
LOLDIS
August 24, 2011, 1:48pm (report abuse)I was @ McClellan 1991-1992 and 1994-1998. Its very disturbing to read all of these comments posted by others that have been exposed and are suffering physical problems. I also live in Anniston, so is that a double-whammy? Will get checked out...thanks for bringing this to light. And to the troll who keeps making degrading comments to veterans...so, how does it feel to know that you are but only ONE vote? So rant on and on about voting NO but you are a single vote. LOL!
WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
August 24, 2011, 4:36pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
VLC in CA
August 31, 2011, 1:34pm (report abuse)We all have our strengths and weaknesses. This bill is not about any of these things. What it is about is that those exposed unknowingly have the opportunity to understand that exposure.
Those of us that served our great country, volunteered to stand for those who may need us. Like our soldiers now, we all knew there were going to be risks when we volunteered.
Seems to me that this legislation is to help inform former soldiers that there might be a reason why you are sick.
Unlike those who never served, I am proud to have served my country and would do it again if asked.
***
September 1, 2011, 1:12pm (report abuse)I hope all you whiners can live with yourselves.
http://www.airforcetimes.com/benefits/stores/military-combine-commissaries-exchanges-083011w/
Now you are going to screw a bunch of folks who really deserve things like commissary benefits in order to get your noses in the veteran welfare trough.
Bunch of scumbag scammers.
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
September 14, 2011, 9:16am (report abuse)Just a bit of information for the ones that think we are whining. Read the book My City was Gone, by Dennis Love. Then go ahead with you rants. Also “spell check” please use it.
Donald Marshall
September 14, 2011, 9:36am (report abuse)Anniston, AL over the last 50 years is know as the most toxic area in the US. Monsanto is best known for producing the dioxin-containing defoliant Agent Orange. Monsanto produced the dioxin for decades at their plant in Anniston, Al located within several miles of Ft. McClellan and troops. The toxic levels tested in ground water, soil, and air were as high as 7,500 times allowed by Federal law. The water was diluted 300 times and tested by placing 25 fish in the diluted water. The fish according to The Washington Post, “All 25 fish lost equilibrium and turned on their sides in 10 seconds and all were dead in 3½ minutes.” Monsanto’s own internal memo’s made public during a 2002 law suit indicated that they were fully aware of the toxic effects and that they had dumped at a minimum of 1.5 million gallons of dioxin into the local waterways, countless millions of gallons into two uncapped landfills, and released it from damaged smokestacks into the air. Read the book My City was Gone.
Donald Marshall
September 14, 2011, 9:41am (report abuse)By the way you can keep your commissary benefits and thank you for your selfish not selfless service.
***
September 14, 2011, 11:15pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
September 20, 2011, 10:11am (report abuse)Real Veterans support their brothers. Real Veterans are not afraid to use their name. I served my country from 1984 to 2001. Just shy of retirement. I was discharged for becoming non- deployable due to a heart attack (1999) connected to a then unknown form of cancer (1988-89). I did not whine I had cancer. Just put myself back together after treatment and back to the military. Well thanks for you support wish that you would educate yourself before you criticize. If the tables were turned I would take the time to consider your claim educate myself on the topic and then consider my support for you. Please do not be afraid to lean something new. This issue is so bad that the VA and the government looked into suing Monsanto to provide care for us. I wish you good health and a long life because if you are a Vet you are my brother. God bless.
***
September 20, 2011, 11:46pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
REAL VETERANS DON'T CLOSE THEIR EYES TO STUPIDITY LIKE THIS!
VOTE NO!
Carlyne B. Willis
September 22, 2011, 3:20pm (report abuse)I was station at McClellan, AL for basic training from 29 November 1976 - Feb 1977. I have had my cervix frozen. My have is very thin. I have diabetes and peripheral neurothopy. I am losing my hearing. I had a hysterectomy at age 40. What's wrong with this picture? I retired in November 1998 with 40% disabilities. I think I am suffering the effects of Agent Orange. This bill needs to be passed. SSG Willis.
@Carlyne
September 23, 2011, 1:42am (report abuse)What's wrong with this picture?
You're getting old.
You have bad genetic material.
Who knows.
You can "think" anything you want. That doesn't mean you get to pick the taxpayer's pockets.
WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
REAL VETERANS DON'T CLOSE THEIR EYES TO STUPIDITY LIKE THIS!
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
September 23, 2011, 3:35pm (report abuse)Hey Carlyne
I was stationed there from January 1984 to June 1984, I was diagnosed with Bi-lateral Testicular Cancer then considered to be terminal June 1988. After seven major surgeries, over one year in isolation at Walter Reed AMC, and massive amounts of experimental chemotherapy and radiation they found a cure. The down side is all the long term effects. I have polyneuropathy upper and lower extremities. I suffer from depression, fatigue, and anxiety. I have sores on my body that never heal. I had a massive heart attack at 42 years of age despite being a long distance runner. It was many chemicals used in the production of Agent Orange and many other chemical wartime agents dumped into the water, landfills, and burned into the air in and around Ft. McClellan that has made the citizens and us sick. The citizens of Anniston, AL sued the company Monsanto and won over 700 million dollars, the catch the military were excluded. Read the book My City Was Gone by Dennis Love.
***
September 24, 2011, 2:14pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
REAL VETERANS DON'T CLOSE THEIR EYES TO STUPIDITY LIKE THIS!
VOTE NO!
To whine whine whine!
September 26, 2011, 3:30pm (report abuse)Dear *** Your mother is calling you put your underwear back on and come out of the basement. Love the cut and paste.
***
September 28, 2011, 1:12am (report abuse)"Cut and Paste"?
All you do is show your ignorance.
It is copy and paste, you numbnuts!
WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
SAME OLD CRAP!
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
REAL VETERANS DON'T CLOSE THEIR EYES TO STUPIDITY LIKE THIS!
VOTE NO!
To whine whine whine
September 28, 2011, 9:30am (report abuse)Sorry I did not think that a person of your exceptional intelligence would need to save this phrase on their (ABC) Atanasoff-Berry Computer (need help, look it up stupid). Put on your pants mommy says it is time for dinner sweetheart. Don't ask don't tell should be extended to idiots’ and morons like you. Don't worry your secret is safe with me I won't tell everyone you are an idiot you are doing great all by yourself. Cut and Paste ………… Copy and Paste whine, whine, whine, you really put me in my place.
***
September 29, 2011, 12:20am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
To Whine, Whine, Whine
September 29, 2011, 1:52pm (report abuse)Dear ***
You become extremely pathetic when you stop learning and just criticize others. You now have bored me and others on this site please find someone closer to your own intellect.....maybe your nanny could help you. You serve no real importance here and are using up precious oxygen that other nematodes like you need. Hope when you grow up you also develop a brain and use it for something more than asexual reproduction. I had hoped that I would find a person of intellect in you that would exchange ideas on this subject.......sadly only found Australopithecus afarensis (not even the missing link). Go ahead Lucy CCCCCC O PY and PPPPPP A S T E..... We are done.
***
September 30, 2011, 12:08am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
Beth
October 1, 2011, 1:56am (report abuse)One of the most important issues the I have found in regard to the Ft McClellan Health Registry Act is that hundreds of thousands of us have yet to be notified. Within the 2 days after I stumbled accross this information I found 8 others that I served with in the 80's that also have autoimmune diseaeses straight from this list. I'm not talking just one some have more than 5.
In order for everyone to at least get answers to the age old question of why is this happening, we deserve to be notified.
***
October 1, 2011, 10:59pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
October 3, 2011, 8:46am (report abuse)I agree Beth, the State of Alabama and the federal governement helped cover this mess up for over 40 years the documents are out there to prove this. Veterans continue to die. We must not suffer in silence any longer. write you congressman everyday and demand action and answers they work for us not the other way around.
***
October 5, 2011, 5:19pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
PeteH
October 12, 2011, 11:33pm (report abuse)I was at ft. McClellan in 1966, and remember being given blister gas on back of hand to show the effects of the gas to troops,blood gas nerve gas tear gas chamber was another place I remember going through , go in and remove your mask while intructor as k you question about you and home, and then running out door for air ,skin was on fire.also the fog generator we ran all day,flame thrower range. Now aim sick from all this,we were told nothing about long term effects of this,only they were our mother and dad,we obey them, we were trained in all germ war fare,but the long term effects of it. Back then the smart ones in charge didn't care, now the smart ones don't want to care about the ones before them.
***
October 13, 2011, 2:31pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
October 14, 2011, 4:28pm (report abuse)Sorry this has happened to you Pete. We must stand togtether and demand that your Congressmen take action on this Bill. I write my Congressman several times per week. He fails to respond to me but I will respond at the election booth.
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October 14, 2011, 6:24pm (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
Anti-Welfare
October 18, 2011, 2:30pm (report abuse)At least these four have some intestinal fortitude. They have put forth cuts in veteran benefits to help offset the budget deficit.
Sen. Patty Murray, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairwoman
Sen. Richard Burr, the Senate’s committee’s ranking Republican
Rep. Jeff Miller, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman
Rep. Bob Filner, the House committee’s ranking Democrat.
It's time veterans stood up and helped reduce the deficit instead of constantly whining for more.
Daryl
October 18, 2011, 6:31pm (report abuse)Agent Orange on Fort McClellan
prior to 1975.
See BVA Citation number 1108696.
cutty
October 18, 2011, 7:22pm (report abuse)I was station at Ft McCellan in 1981-1982 I learned about the chemcial exposer from a artical.In this artical the government settle a class action suit with the intire
town of Anniston with the civilins,
So my question is why the soilders were'nt notified of this.I'm not looking for any hands but would like to know why we were not told.
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October 19, 2011, 1:26am (report abuse)WHINE! WHINE! WHINE!
"GIMME GIMME GIMME"!
SAME OLD CRAP!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN -
REAL VETERANS DON'T WHINE!
SINCE YOU CONTINUE TO WHINE THAT
MUST MEAN YOU ARE NOT A REAL VET!
VOTE NO!
Donald Marshall
October 19, 2011, 2:28pm (report abuse)Cutty
Well it is a long story going back more than 90 years (1927). A lot of cover ups by the state and federal government and local and federal EPA’s. In the end that was the deal that was cut they were in and we were out. The funny part is that the VA considered suing the chemical manufactures and the back off for unknown reasons. The area is now part of the superfund and the are in charge of the clean up of the area. The bottom line is we made the mistake of enlisting and being stationed their, so it is our fault? I have done my homework and it is amazing what a big government contractor can get away with it is borderline murder.
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/health/conmedia/sediment/pdfs/anniston.pdf
http://www.commonweal.org/programs/brc/ppt-presentations/Anniston_AL_PCB.pdf
http://www.barlettandsteele.com/journalism/vf_monsanto_3.php
http://www.mindfully.org/Industry/Monsanto-Solutia-Anniston-PCBs11feb02.htm
http://www.ewg.org/node/8645/related/clip
Hey "Anti-American"
October 19, 2011, 2:51pm (report abuse)I think you should re-check your sources Sen. Patty Murray vowed to fight Rep. Jeff Miller over proposed Veterans benefit cuts. Here is the link your just another Australopithecus Afarensis:
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/01/31/dueling-congressional-va-comm-chairs-murray-and-miller-disagree-on-vet-benefits/
I don't think that a single Veteran had anything to do with increasing the deficit. I believe that was done while we were off fighting for your freedom. I think we need a law that requires every US citizen to spend four years in service to the country then I would not have to listen to morons like you. Take care yourself Lucy.
Anti-Welfare
October 19, 2011, 7:09pm (report abuse)Someone better check the recent news.
veterans.house.gov/sites/republicans.veterans.house.gov/files/HVAC-SVAC%20Letter%20to%20JSC.pdf
Senator Murray led the charge on this one. And, by the way, she is chair of the super-committee for coming up with the budget cuts. Sounds to me like she has her sights set on some of that fatcat veteran welfare.
At least these four have some intestinal fortitude. They have put forth cuts in veteran benefits to help offset the budget deficit.
Sen. Patty Murray, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairwoman
Sen. Richard Burr, the Senate committee’s ranking Republican
Rep. Jeff Miller, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman
Rep. Bob Filner, the House committee’s ranking Democrat.
It's time veterans stood up and helped reduce the deficit instead of constantly whining for more.
Hey Anti-American
October 20, 2011, 11:29am (report abuse)Just another politician that will do and say anything to get re-elected. Go ahead and follow blindly the people that are responsible for the deficit, the people that will not take responsibility for anything that they have done. The Veterans and elderly are easy targets. You should just do the world a favor and me and just say thank you for your freedom. Your welcome.
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