Here's your reward for keeping U.S. safe

May 13, 2003

BY ZAY N. SMITH SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST Advertisement

News Item: House Budget Subcommittee votes to cut $25 billion in veterans benefits over the next 10 years.

News Item: Bush administration proposes cutting $172 million from programs that provide school funding for children of military personnel.

News Item: Department of Veterans Affairs is ordered to stop publicizing health benefits available to veterans.

As a grateful nation searches for ways to say thanks.