Tories use majority to halt public probe of Veterans Affairs cuts

Political | 207841 hits | Oct 27 5:14 pm | Posted by: Curtman

The Conservatives on the Commons veterans affairs committee have halted a study that was forced upon them by the opposition.

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by Anonymous
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:22 am
Mr. Casey took advantage of a temporary opposition majority on the committee last week to turn its discussion to reductions of $226-million over two years from the department?s $3.5-billion budget. The committee had been looking at ways to commemorate veterans in the 21st century and the Conservatives were not pleased to see the topic changed without their approval.

Typical Harperites. If they lose the slightest bit of control, it gets shut down.
by 2Cdo
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:31 am
"Curtman" said
Mr. Casey took advantage of a temporary opposition majority on the committee last week to turn its discussion to reductions of $226-million over two years from the department?s $3.5-billion budget. The committee had been looking at ways to commemorate veterans in the 21st century and the Conservatives were not pleased to see the topic changed without their approval.

Typical Harperites. If they lose the slightest bit of control, it gets shut down.

Typical Liberals. Waiting until they have a majority to try and push their agenda.
by 2Cdo
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:34 am
I have to add this. I am a recipient of a VA pension for injuries suffered while serving and have few complaints of their service. The main complaint I do have is the excessive bureaucracy within their structure and as long as the cuts come from that end I will be pleased.

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