Bruce Braley
Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) speaks at the 2013 Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines, IA.
Photo credit: Gregory Hauenstein (CC-By-NC-SA 2.0)
Bruce Braley
Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) speaks at the 2013 Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines, IA.
Photo credit: Gregory Hauenstein (CC-By-NC-SA 2.0)

(Des Moines, IA) With Democrat Bruce Braley telling a local veteran in Mason City that people are happy with their care, a new poll reveals that 55 percent of veterans find access to care very difficult.

As Gallup reports:
“Amid reports of long delays and inadequate medical care for U.S. military veterans at Veterans Affairs (VA) health centers, a new Gallup poll of U.S. veterans finds the majority, 55%, saying it is either ‘very’ or “somewhat difficult” to access medical care through the VA.”  (Majority of U.S. Veterans Say Access to VA Care Difficult, Gallup, 07/01/14)

Notably, while serving on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Braley skipped 74 percent of his committee hearings.

“If Bruce Braley didn’t skip 74 percent of his committee hearings, he’d know that a majority of veterans are unhappy with the inadequate care from the Veterans’ Affairs Department,” said Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann.  “The fact that Braley continues to praise Barack Obama’s VA reiterates how out of touch he is with our veterans.”

BACKGROUND …

After Skipping His Committee Hearings Braley Claims Veterans Are Happy With The Care They’re Receiving From The Veterans Affairs Department

In The 112th Congress While Serving On The House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs Bruce Braley Missed 74 Percent Of The Hearings.   (U.S. Government Congressional Printing Office, Congressional Hearings Database, Accessed October 31, 2013)

You May Also Like

Candidate Interview: Dennis Guth (Iowa Senate District 4)

State Sen. Dennis Guth (R-Klemme) is running for reelection in Iowa Senate District 4 that includes Emmet, Kossuth, Winnebago, Hancock, and Wright Counties.

John Kasich Jumps in 2016 Race for the White House

Ohio Governor John Kasich became the 16th major candidate to join the Republican field seeking the White House in 2016 with an announcement in Columbus, OH.

GOP Rift Occurs Over Ryan-Murray Budget Deal

Washington, DC – The budget deal crafted by Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI)…

Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner Live Blog (Done and Done)

Live at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2013 Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).