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Andrew G. Newton: Jeff Denham takes care of veterans because he is one

am getting tired of the disparaging remarks about Jeff Denham. As a 100 percent disabled vet, I know Jeff Denham takes care of veterans. My application for re-evaluation sat at the Oakland Veterans Administration office for over 19 months without being looked at. The liaison from Oakland was incredulous, telling Jeff’s staff he couldn’t believe nothing had been done in all that time. I know that I am still in my house because of Jeff Denham’s office. Jeff and his wonderful staff got my rating increase processed immediately, preventing a foreclosure on my home.

There are a lot of vets in the Valley that need help, and we need a vet representing us in Washington. Jeff Denham cares about vets and cares about this Valley, and proves it through his actions – not words and false promises that are the hallmarks of the Obamanation we have now.

Andrew G. Newton, Modesto

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 1:28 PM with the headline "Andrew G. Newton: Jeff Denham takes care of veterans because he is one."

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