Opponent wrong on vets voting record
Recently my opponent sent a number of misleading mailers to voters personally attacking me and accusing me of voting against veterans programs. The fact is, his accusations are a shameful distortion of the truth.
The truth is, I did support legislation that funded the state's veterans homes, services for homeless veterans, grants for reducing veterans' health insurance costs, research into post-traumatic stress disorder, and expanded veteran outreach programs.
The truth is, since Gov. Blagojevich took office, more than $6 million have been raided from funds dedicated to veterans services. This is where the real damage to the funding occurred, and I voted against every one of these fund sweeps at a time when there were more than 800 veterans on waiting lists to receive care at our veterans homes. I co-sponsored legislation that prohibits the governor from raiding dedicated veterans funds, and I fought to end the practice of balancing the budget on the backs of our veterans.
The truth is, I voted to provide our heroes with property tax relief through the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption.
The facts are clear: My opponent distorted the truth and is using the veterans of this state as a vehicle to advance his political aspirations.
I have kept my promise to veterans to secure their future and honor their sacrifice.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about my record or my support of veterans at (847) 468-7210 or ruth@joinmunson.com.
Ruth Munson
State representative
43rd District