Kay Hagan on Homeland Security

Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State Senate

Support better pay for our brave service members

The government needs to protect the American people with a strong, well-funded military. Kay has consistently been a strong supporter of the military and has been a leader in making sure that North Carolina remains the most military-friendly state in the country. When Washington came up short, Kay helped members of the National Guard get the living and travel expenses they were owed, and she has supported efforts to make sure that the National Guard was getting all the training and equipment they needed to do their jobs. She will support better pay for our brave service members and she will oppose extended deployments that prohibit necessary rest and training. Kay opposes the proposed Navy outlying landing field and will push for a solution that works for the military and for North Carolinians. As the wife of a Vietnam veteran and the aunt of two young men currently serving in the military, it's personal to Kay when it comes to taking care of our veterans and rewarding their service and sacrifice. Source: Campaign website, www.kayhagan.com, "Issues" May 21, 2008

Increase funding for veterans' health care and benefits

Kay will continue to support increased funding for veterans' health care and providing benefits for our veterans so we are not leaving them homeless and out in the cold. She will insist on passing a new GI Bill so returning veterans can go to college, and she favors a major investment in mental health resources for the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to make sure this generation of veterans gets appropriate treatment for the invisible casualties of combat. Source: Campaign website, www.kayhagan.com, "Issues" May 21, 2008

More funding to respond to emergencies and natural disaster

Kay knows we need to make sure North Carolina is prepared to respond to emergencies and natural disasters. We need more funding so first responders will have the equipment and training they need to do their jobs. She will also fight to bring the National Guard home from Iraq so they are ready to meet North Carolina's needs. Source: Campaign website, www.kayhagan.com, "Issues" May 21, 2008

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