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Article: Veterans groups march on Capitol; Outstanding work, health issues prompt veterans to demand swift action.(Main)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- May 29, 2008
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Byline: DENNIS YUSKO - Staff Writer
ALBANY - With scores of wounded men and women returning from combat, New York veterans groups will march on the state Capitol today to demand action on what they say are outstanding health and work issues.
Members of the New York State Council of Veterans Organizations, which represents 35 groups across New York, will rally at 11 a.m. for improved health care, economic opportunities for disa bled veterans and more.
It marks the first time in years veterans have made a public political statement, said council president Ed Bloch, an 84-year-old ex-Marine. Too much is at stake to remain apolitical, said members. ...