Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by bniolet on May 21, 2008 - 9:00am.
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State Sen. Kay Hagan used the news that Fort Bragg troops are returning to Iraq to attack Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

In a written statement, Hagan said, "The news yesterday that Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team will return to Iraq in the fall as part of the Pentagon’s 'regular rotation' of troops underscores the issues that this Administration and Elizabeth Dole have failed to address," said Hagan, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.

Hagan also criticized Dole opposition to an improved GI Bill sponsored by Virginia Sen. Jim Webb. Dole supports a competing bill co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Burr.

"When these brave men and women return home, they deserve support and care that is befitting the sacrifices they have made for our country, not another deployment mere months later, without an end in sight," Hagan said in a statement.

A Dole spokesman downplayed Hagan's statement.

"Mrs. Hagan should spend less time playing political games and more time figuring out her own position on the War in Iraq," said Hogan Gidley, a spokesman. "Meanwhile Sen. Dole will continue to be a leader on Senate initiatives that hold the Administration accountable on Iraq – like requiring the Iraqi Government to pay a decidedly greater share for their own reconstruction."

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Re: Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by danmanley2299 on May 21, 2008 - 4:22pm.

oops. sacrifice.

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Re: Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by danmanley2299 on May 21, 2008 - 4:21pm.

you are right it was at the sacrifice of senior citizens.

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Re: Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by uncgop on May 21, 2008 - 3:38pm.

But not at the sacafrice of our troops

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Re: Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by danmanley2299 on May 21, 2008 - 1:10pm.

Lord knows Republicans never used a bill "shutter in other projects". I love the holier than though, Republicans seem to have a short memory, R's used the same tactics when they were in control. I love how they act shocked and appalled at the notion of Dems giving them a small taste of their own medicine. I do mean small dose of their own medicine.

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Re: Hagan attacks Dole on Iraq, GI Bill

Submitted by uncgop on May 21, 2008 - 10:44am.

Using our soldiers for political gain is sad. It is a shame that there is not united support within this country, because the war in Iraq is politically devisive, does not mean we should not support them. There have been numerous incidents across this country where our troops are not respected as they were during other wars. The troops are doing their job of protecting Americans and for that I am grateful everyday.

Dole should not support this GI Bill, as it is another example of the Democrats using a bill to shutter in other projects that they could not make happen and by attaching them to this bill is selfish. The troops deserve so much, yet the liberals are trying to use this to push GOPers into a corner and frame it as a political issue. Shame on you Kay Hagan...shame one you.

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