SEIU TV Ad About Congresswoman Drake's Votes Against Healthcare For Vets Is Just Part of the Story

Today, Virginia Congresswoman Thelma Drake held a press conference accusing SEIU of distorting the facts about her record in a recently released television ad.

But the Congresswoman's multiple votes against improving the quality of healthcare available to our nation's veterans is just part of the story. 

"The Congresswoman should check her own voting record," said SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger.  "The fact is, Congresswoman Drake has consistently sided with the Bush-Cheney agenda of handouts for the insurance and drug companies instead of helping veterans and other hard-working Virginians get the quality, affordable healthcare they need."

As a Member of Congress, Thelma Drake voted:

• Against increasing veterans' health benefits - three times;
• Against additional funding to protect servicemen and women from neglect at Walter Reed Medical Center;
• Against health coverage for more than 18,000 Virginia children;
• Against legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable for Virginia seniors; and
• Against legislation that would have helped small business owners provide health insurance to their workers at an affordable price.

"It's no surprise that Congresswoman Drake doesn't want voters to know her record, but the facts couldn't be more clear," said Burger. 

"Honor" is currently airing on broadcast and cable television throughout Virginia's Second Congressional District.  It can also be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOlRWHc02LI.