ICYMI: Casey Highlights Work Supporting Pennsylvania Veterans At Philadelphia American Legion

July 25, 2024

Senator Casey: “You Can’t Wave The Flag As A Politician And Pat Everybody On The Back And Say You Support Veterans If You Don’t Support The Damn Funding.”

PENNSYLVANIA – Last week, Senator Casey visited the American Legion Post 21-William P. Roche in Philadelphia to talk with veterans about his record of delivering for veterans across Pennsylvania. Read coverage in the Pennsylvania Capital Star below.

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Casey touted his work passing the PACT Act, which provides health care to veterans who faced toxic exposure to burn pits.

“You can’t wave the flag as a politician and pat everybody on the back and say you support veterans if you don’t support the damn funding,” Casey said. “So I’m tired of these people, and you know what? In this election, we’re going to hold them accountable for their positions on a range of issues, including veterans issues.”

Casey also touted the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which raised the age for people with disabilities to qualify for special tax-advantaged savings accounts, as an example of legislation he’s backed that has an impact on veterans.

Casey also spoke about how the opioid crisis has affected veterans, mentioning his proposed legislation that would lower the costs of treatment for opioid use disorder. He [Casey] also criticized Republicans who opposed a bipartisan border bill that he believes would help prevent fentanyl coming into the United States from the southern border.

[Casey] highlighted legislation that increases the recognition of Purple Heart recipients, service members who were injured or killed in the line of duty. “We’re going to continue to fight these battles and to make sure that we don’t just talk a good game, but that we vote the right way,” Casey said.

Casey’s first television ad of the cycle was a 30-second spot featuring Chad Baer, a U.S. Army veteran, thanking Casey for his work on the PACT Act.

In 2023, Casey’s campaign launched a veterans coalition that included endorsements from various veteran leaders in the state and military veterans U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio (D-17th District) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-6th District).

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