Monday: President Obama greets veteran Mahdee Abdul Sabir, who led the pledge of allegiance during Obama's visit to the Department of Veterans Affairs (Reuters).Veterans Groups Blast Obama Plan for Private Insurance to Pay for Service-Related Health Care -- FOX News
President Obama's plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs for the treatment of troops injured in service has angered veterans groups who say the government has a moral obligation to pay for service-related medical care.
President Obama's plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs for the treatment of troops injured in service has infuriated veterans groups who say the government is morally obligated to pay for service-related medical care.
Calling it a "desperate search for money at any cost," Craig Roberts, media relations manager for the American Legion, told FOXNews.com on Tuesday that the president will "wish away so much political capital on this issue" if he continues to insist on private coverage for service-related injuries.
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More Plans On Charging Veterans For Their War/Service Related Injuries
Veterans groups irate at Obama's private insurance budget proposal -- CNN
Obama mulls making vets foot bill for service injuries -- Buffalo News
White House: No decision on privatizing veteran healthcare -- Raw Story
Veterans Groups Call Obama Veterans' Health Plan 'Unconscionable' -- AOL News
Obama's Vet Aid Proposal 'Clearly Angers' The American Legion -- National Review
Proposed veterans care policy change draws opposition -- Examiner.com