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WASHINGTON - At least tens of thousands of veterans with non-critical medical issues could suffer delayed or even denied care in coming years to enable President Bush to meet his promise of cutting the deficit in half - if the White House is serious about its proposed budget.
After an increase for next year, the Bush budget would turn current trends on their head. Even though the cost of providing medical care to veterans has been growing by leaps and bounds, White House budget documents assume a cutback in 2008 and further cuts thereafter.
In fact, the proposed cuts are so draconian that it seems to some that the White House is simply making them up to make its long-term deficit figures look better. More realistic numbers, however, would raise doubts as to whether Bush can keep his promise to wrestle the deficit under control by the time he leaves office.
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This issue has been going on for many years they have closed down many VA. hospitals and cut back on in-patient care. This problem is one continual fight as the casualities rise and veterans live longer our budgets are not allowing for this. The VA. also makes it harder and harder to get the amount of compensation veterans deserve for their disabilities. I have talked to congressman and senators offices over many years addressing these issues, i hope you do this to.
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