30 Issues | An Audio History of Veterans’ Affairs

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 28, 2016

There are about 48,000 homeless vets out there right now, and in response, the Obama administration has made a concerted effort to combat veteran homelessness. Obama is the most recent of many American politicians who have addressed (and failed to address) veterans' needs.

In continuation of our 30 Issues coverage of key presidential election issues, hear an audio history of politicians' treatment of veterans’ issues in America.

.@BrianLehrer #WhatVetsWant: we want next prez 2 continue 2 work 2 improve @DeptVetAffairs services. Resist efforts to privatize #VA
— VVA (@VVAmerica) June 28, 2016

.@BrianLehrer #WhatVetsWant: we want 2 c next prez (these candidates) fully support #Fairness4Vets 2 fix #BadPaper https://t.co/Qj0oW8me0x
— High Ground Veterans (@HighGroundVets) June 28, 2016

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