Wednesday, Oct. 01, 2008

McNerney supports veterans

War is hell. Even worse for the returning veteran is homefront neglect after he has done his duty, survived hell, and celebrated his homecoming.

Fortunately, our veterans have Jerry McNerney in their corner. In his freshman term in Congress, Jerry wrote bills increasing veterans' pay for enduring hostile fire, providing better health care for combat wounds, and to help pay for wound healing and rehabilitation.

Jerry's support was key to passing the new GI Bill that helps our veterans afford four years of college and he wrote the provision in the Foreclosure Bill helping military families stay in their homes.

A professional energy scientist, Jerry has the experience and realistic ideas America needs so desperately to switch to sustainable energy technologies.

Forty-five times since his election 20 months ago, Jerry's taken his "Congress on Your Corner" program to our neighborhood malls, grocery stores, and ice cream shops to listen to our concerns. He's available to us throughout the sprawling 11th District, not just in his offices.

HOWARD T. GOODMAN

Danville