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Who's benefits are decreasing? [Freak]

The federal government's budget for the VA has doubled since the 90's.

The VA budget for 2008 is $87 billion. You can view the documents below....

Budget Summary Volume:

http://www.va.gov/budget/summary/VolumeIVSummaryVolume.pdf

http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1289

The graph below shows VA budget increases up to 2005.
Did not check the sources above, but my family did not see any improvements. My step-dad who spent 22 years in a Navy earned several medals, a disability and no dental insurance. WTF? Hospitals and benefits have become a drag as well. Last time I talked to my mom, they were relying on her insurance 100%.