They Didn't Even Wait For Memorial Day (Outside The Tent)

[Bark Bark Bark]

The best way to honor our vets? Screw 'em hard, says the GOP.

http://www.outsidethetent.com/wp/archives/why-does-the-gop-hate-our-troops/

The next day the Republicans continued to bash soldiers and veterans. By a 214 to 213 vote Republicans defeated a Democratic proposal to allocate some of the savings from base closures to pay increased benefits to survivors of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and to set up veteran’s health accounts.

...and what am I getting from my local news?

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/11738119.htm

California Democrats try to allow abortions for troops overseas

WASHINGTON - Three California congresswomen tried unsuccessfully Wednesday to get the House to allow overseas troops and their relatives to get abortions at military hospitals and clinics.

The military currently allows its doctors to perform abortions only in cases of rape, incest or where the mother's life is endangered, and the government does not pay for the procedures.

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The House defeated the proposal 233-194. Past attempts to loosen the military's restriction on abortion have also failed.

"Allowing self-funded abortions will simply turn our military hospitals overseas into abortion clinics," said Rep. Jim Ryun, R-Kansas.