On a day when we remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers and their families and thank all of those who have given so much, it's significant that we can also report on some legislation that was passed in Congress last week that helps give back to our veterans and active duty military. Both the new GI Bill and Senator Kerry's HEART Act passed with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle.
Senator Kerry spent part of his holiday weekend visiting with Senator Kennedy, and spoke to Cub Scouts Pack 155 at its annual Honors Ceremony at the State House in Boston. He met with Tony Blair, wrote an op-ed on the The Wisdom in Talking, and celebrated his and Teresa's 13th anniversary.
The Senator announced a grant for the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, met with a wounded veteran who will be riding in the Road 2 Recovery, teamed with Rahm Emanuel to oppose offshore tax loopholes, worked to expand commuter rail service in Massachusetts, and remarked on the inspector general's SBA report. He, along with Senators Dodd and Reid, spoke to the press about the Senate reaction to the news of Ted Kennedy's illness, spoke at the MCLA commencement, and it was announced that he will be the keynote speaker at the Washington State Democratic Convention.
A safe, thoughtful and happy Memorial Day to all, and congratulations to the Senator and Teresa on their wedding anniversary!
Comments (1)
Posted by beachmom | May 27, 2008 3:08 PM
I just have one word to repeat from that News Reel: DEPENDS. OMG, too funny!