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Veterans Cheer O’Donnell Plan for Veteran’s Vouchers

Wilmington, Del. – Christine O’Donnell, Delaware’s Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, appeared with veterans today to announce an innovative new plan to improve health care for veterans. At a press conference near the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Wilmington, O’Donnell said, “I believe those who have fought for our country and defended our freedoms should have freedom over their own health care.”

O’Donnell’s plan would allow veterans to receive check-ups and basic medical care from local doctors who have been certified by the VA. It would decrease costs for veterans who currently have to travel sometimes long distances to a VA hospital for basic medical care, and improve efficiency by reducing the demand at VA hospitals.

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Steve Udovich called O’Donnell’s plan “right on target.” He explained how veterans groups in Sussex County often use fundraisers to offset the cost that veterans face for transportation to a VA hospital.

O’Donnell is working to empower veterans by providing them with more health care choices, but Delaware Democrats say that “There is absolutely no need for change in our current veteran’s health care system.”

The choice is clear for Delaware voters on November 2: Chris Coons and the Delaware Democratic Party have run out of ideas, but Christine O’Donnell has bold new solutions to make our government more efficient, less costly and more responsive to the needs of the people it serves.

[screaminsunshine]

Great idea.

[Red_Devil 232]

I have a good friend who has to travel 240 miles round trip just for basic services from the VA. Ridiculous, when a local doctor could provide the service.

[Carling]

Veterans receiving decent healthcare provided by taxpayers does not bother me in the least. I say this as someone who didn't serve, but who will gladly help foot the bill for the health of those who did.

I'm always in awe of a member of the military. I saw a young man who couldn't have been more than 21 in the Portland airport yesterday in a full Air Force dress uniform. We were both waiting for people to get off of planes, and before I left, I told him that I appreciate what he is doing for this great country.

[3boysdad]

This won't be received well by the VA bureaucrats. Uh uh.

[DemforBush]

I think that is a GREAT idea!

[2ndDivisionVet]

I wonder how many know that most veterans don't get any dental care from the VA? I like this idea.

[Rannug]

I think a lot of veterans need to check with their county Veterans Service office. I feel that a lot of you are missing out on many benefits.

[Rannug]

And if you don’t know how to contact them, just call your county court house. I’ll shut up now. Maybe

[Jet Jaguar]

Active Duty/Retiree ping.

[darkwing104]

That is a wonderful idea.

[montag813]

She needs to spend $500,000 promoting this plan. It gives her gravitas, and bona fides with a key constituency that is also respected by the public..

[jwalsh07]

Excellent idea.