Jonn Lilyea reported last week on the new VA proposed system to force veterans to buy insurance to treat their service-connected injuries.
Today The American Legion weighed in on the issue and is not pleased with what the Obama Administration is doing to this nation’s veterans, via This Ain’t Hell:
The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. The Obama administration recently revealed a plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such cases.
“It became apparent during our discussion today that the President intends to move forward with this unreasonable plan,” said Commander David K. Rehbein of The American Legion. “He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this method, but refused to hear arguments about the moral and government-avowed obligations that would be compromised by it.“
The Commander, clearly angered as he emerged from the session.
There is more at This Aint Hell.
