VFW Appeals for Condition-Free Funding for Iraq

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Wednesday presented Capitol Hill lawmakers with an appeal from more than 2,700 troops urging Congress to drop plans for withdrawal from Iraq.

The "Appeal for Courage" has been collecting signatures since February, with the goal of lobbying lawmakers to back off plans for withdrawal timetables or funding caveats.

Organizer Lt. Jason Nichols, a 33-year-old naval projects officer who has been in Baghdad since mid-January, said he has been pleased with the response.

See full article at www.EStripes.com

Popular posts from this blog

Two Original Tuskegee Airmen in Newnan Tonight

National World War II Museum's Expansion Officially Under Way

Wounded Warrior Project & VFW to Partner