Subject: Support Military Families
From: "Barbara Boxer" <[email-masked]>
To: "John Podesta" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:02:51 GMT

Dear John,

As Americans, we are so lucky to live in a free country,
defended by the brave men and women of our armed forces. We owe
them our gratitude, respect, and support for sacrificing so much
for us.

That's why I've just introduced new legislation in the Senate
that will ease the burden on our military families -- and why
I'm asking all VoteVets.org supporters to help. My three
amendments are being considered, right now, during this week's
debate on the defense authorization bill.

Please stand with me, add your voice, and help me build support
for this crucial effort to help our military families: Please
endorse my amendments now!
http://ga6.org/campaign/supportmilitaryfamilies?source=votevetsmilfam

What would my amendments do?

-Give families with two parents on active duty the option to
stagger their overseas combat deployments -- so one parent can
stay home as the primary caregiver for their children. In
addition, after one parent returns, provide a 90-day
re-integration period before the other parent is deployed. This
amendment is supported by the National Military Family
Association.

-Reimburse military families who have to travel more than 50
miles from home in order to receive medical care -- down from
the current 100-mile requirement. This amendment is supported by
the Military Coalition.

-Provide flexible spending accounts for all uniformed service
personnel -- so military families receive tax breaks for
spending on medical expenses and child care. This amendment is
supported by the VFW, National Military Family Association,
Military Officers Association of America, and other
organizations.

These amendments are the right thing to do for our
servicemembers and their families. They do so much to protect us
-- now it's time for us to stand up for them.

Please stand with me, add your voice, and help me build support
for this crucial effort to help our military families: Please
endorse my amendments now!
http://ga6.org/campaign/supportmilitaryfamilies?source=votevetsmilfam

The Senate is slated to consider my amendments over the next few
days, so time is of the essence here.

I need to show my colleagues the strong grassroots support
behind these military families amendments -- and your help can
make the difference.

If you support these amendments, please let me know. It will
really help me secure the votes I need to get them passed.

Please endorse these military families amendments now. -
http://ga6.org/campaign/supportmilitaryfamilies?source=votevetsmilfam

In Friendship,

Barbara Boxer
U.S. Senator

P.S. Your support in the next 48 hours is crucial: Please sign
on to endorse these military families amendments now ? and then
forward this email to everyone you know!
http://ga6.org/campaign/supportmilitaryfamilies?source=votevetsmilfam

Paid for by VoteVets PAC and authorized by Friends of Barbara
Boxer.

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