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Working hard for rural veterans

posted on Nov 16, 2009 AccountabilityIdaho ValuesVeterans

In a rural state such as Idaho, it’s very difficult for many veterans to receive the health and wellness care they were promised by this nation. Long drives on difficult roads can force some vets to skip care altogether. Those drives are expensive. Gas, an overnight stay, food—it all adds up for vets, many of whom are living on a fixed income in these tough times.

Walt Minnick is doing something about it. Click here to read a story about a Minnick bill to reimburse rural veterans for their travel costs when driving to obtain the medical care they earned and this nation promised.

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