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Bill Enyart on Homeland Security
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Fight to keep bases and armories open
I started serving Illinois in the military as an enlisted man at Scott Air Force Base and continued to serve our state and our country for the past 35 years. As a Major General, I fought to keep bases and armories open and to keep good jobs in the
community, Enyart said. "I'm running to continue my service and to fight for all the people of Southern Illinois, including the men and women in uniform, our veterans, and Scott Air Force Base. Southern Illinois needs a voice like mine in
Source: Press Release, "Scott Air Force Base"
, Oct 20, 2012
Supports reducing defense spending.
Enyart supports the PVS survey question on defense spending
Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.
Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?'
Source: Project Vote Smart 12-PVS-q15 on Aug 30, 2012
Endorsed by VoteVets.org; against wasteful defense spending.
Enyart is endorsed by VoteVets.org Endrosement
About VoteVets.org:
Founded in 2006, and backed by over 220,000 supporters, the mission of VoteVets.org is to use public issue campaigns and direct outreach to lawmakers to ensure that troops abroad have what they need to complete their missions, and receive the care they deserve when they get home. VoteVets.org also recognizes veterans as a vital part of the fabric of our country and will work to protect veterans' interests in their day-to-day lives. Statistics:
- Over 220,000 supporters in all 50 states, including troops, veterans, military families, and their supporters
- State Captains organizing in all 50 states
- Over 200 interviews, news stories, and on air media appearances
- Over 5 million voter contacts since 2006 in various forms
- Over $30 million raised and spent since inception
Issue Advocacy:
The nature of war is changing, and the needs of veterans in the 21st century are different than in past eras. To that end, VoteVets.org has successfully fought for the following:- An end to wasteful spending, such as the out-of-date F-22, with a greater focus on practical equipment, such as body and vehicle armor.
- A 21st Century G.I. Bill, to make college affordable for our returning service-members, allowing them to become part of the middle class.
- A repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, allowing more Americans to serve in the Armed Forces, and stop the depletion of our military of essential specialists, such as translators.
- Increased financial support for mental health care for our service members, as well as greater research and treatment of Traumatic Brain Disorders.
- An end to the destructive "Stop Loss" policy, which involuntarily extended deployments, as well as increased time on the home front between deployments.
- Passage of landm
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