Jim415
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- Dec 13, 2013
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One of the most controversial aspects of the new budget deal is the fact it will cut pensions for servicemen. In order to restore the pensions, the Republicans proposed closing a loophole, where illegal aliens can get tax refunds for children, even if they live in another country. The IRS estimates this costing 4.2 billion a year, enough to restore the pensions. Byut, predictably, the democrats sided with those breaking the law against the military they loathe.
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions proposed an amendment that would eliminate illegal payments to illegal aliens and would restore veteran’s pensions. The democrats were having none of that:
“Removing this unbalanced treatment of our military retirees ought to be one of the key actions we should take before this legislation moves forward. In fact, greater savings than this can be achieved by passing a legislative fix recommended by the Inspector General of the U.S. Treasury that would stop the IRS from improperly providing tax credits to illegal aliens.”
Democrats defeated the amendment 46-54 vote. Only Kay Hagen, D-NC crossed party lines. This is a telling vote for Americans, who want to know where party allegiances lie. Democrats side with illegal aliens, while Republicans side with veterans.
After the vote, Sessions sent out an email and made a statement:
“Reid’s majority just voted to keep pension cut for vets instead of cutting welfare payments to illegal aliens.” (Session’s aide)
“Today, Reid and his majority quashed the ability of any Senator to offers amendments to the spending deal that emerged from the House . They voted to undermine their own ability as Senators to offer amendments and do legislative work in the clear light of day.”
“They voted to block the Senate from working to improve this tax-and-spend deal. Finally, by blocking my amendment, they voted to cut pensions for wounded warriors. Senators in this chamber have many valid ideas for replacing these pension cuts, including my proposal to close the tax welfare loophole for illegal filers, and all deserved a fair and open hearing. But they were denied.”
Patty Murray defended keeping the bill as it is, saying the bill could be changed later. How many times have we heard that over the past 5 years under Obama?
One of the most controversial aspects of the new budget deal is the fact it will cut pensions for servicemen. In order to restore the pensions, the Republicans proposed closing a loophole, where illegal aliens can get tax refunds for children, even if they live in another country. The IRS estimates this costing 4.2 billion a year, enough to restore the pensions. Byut, predictably, the democrats sided with those breaking the law against the military they loathe.
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions proposed an amendment that would eliminate illegal payments to illegal aliens and would restore veteran’s pensions. The democrats were having none of that:
“Removing this unbalanced treatment of our military retirees ought to be one of the key actions we should take before this legislation moves forward. In fact, greater savings than this can be achieved by passing a legislative fix recommended by the Inspector General of the U.S. Treasury that would stop the IRS from improperly providing tax credits to illegal aliens.”
Democrats defeated the amendment 46-54 vote. Only Kay Hagen, D-NC crossed party lines. This is a telling vote for Americans, who want to know where party allegiances lie. Democrats side with illegal aliens, while Republicans side with veterans.
After the vote, Sessions sent out an email and made a statement:
“Reid’s majority just voted to keep pension cut for vets instead of cutting welfare payments to illegal aliens.” (Session’s aide)
“Today, Reid and his majority quashed the ability of any Senator to offers amendments to the spending deal that emerged from the House . They voted to undermine their own ability as Senators to offer amendments and do legislative work in the clear light of day.”
“They voted to block the Senate from working to improve this tax-and-spend deal. Finally, by blocking my amendment, they voted to cut pensions for wounded warriors. Senators in this chamber have many valid ideas for replacing these pension cuts, including my proposal to close the tax welfare loophole for illegal filers, and all deserved a fair and open hearing. But they were denied.”
Patty Murray defended keeping the bill as it is, saying the bill could be changed later. How many times have we heard that over the past 5 years under Obama?
