Watch Murray's Remarks

Senator Murray today joined with veterans of the Iraq War, senators, and veterans' advocates at a press conference in the Capitol. They called on the President to finally present a budget that adequately funds the needs of America's veterans. The President is expected to send his budget proposal to Congress on Monday, February 5th. For the past few years, the President's budget has sought to impose new fees and restrictions on veterans seeking the care they have earned.

One of the speakers was Brady Van Engelen, who attended Seattle University and served with the 1st Armored Division in Iraq. In April 2004, Brady was shot in the head by a sniper and was evacuated out of Iraq to recover at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Brady spoke about the great care he received and worried about how other veterans, who suffered more serious injuries, are doing back in their local communities.

Other speakers included: Iraq war veteran John Bruhns; Steve Robinson (Veterans for America); Joyce Raezer (National Military Family Association) and Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and John Tester (D-MT). Pictured from left to right: Senator John Tester, Senator Murray, Senator Bernie Sanders and veteran Brady Van Engelen.

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Thursday, February 1, 2007

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