We are pleased to inform you that another of the elected Combat Veterans For Congress, Congressman Steve Pearce continues his serious commitment to support Veterans and Veterans issues.  Congressman Pearce has formed a Veterans Advisory Council in New Mexico and on March 30^th his Advisory Council is promoting Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans in New Mexico.  The Advisory Council is being proactive in many other areas as outlined in the attached summary.  Since his election, Congressman Pearce has been working tirelessly to rein in the out of control spending by the Obama Administration.  We are encouraging all who review this, to financially support another patriotic Combat Veteran’s re-election in 2012.

VETERANS PRAISE CONGRESSMAN PEARCE FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL

Congressman Commended for Reaching out to Vets; Helping them in Washington 

       Congressman Steve Pearce announced his newly assembled Veterans Advisory Council.  The purpose of the council is to give veterans a voice on pressing issues.  Through the council, Pearce will actively seek feedback and ideas on how to best serve local veterans.  The Congressman’s formation of the council has received widespread and enthusiastic support from New Mexican veterans’ groups.

     “This is a tremendous plan to help New Mexico’s veterans” said Robert Cano, commander of a Las Cruces chapter of Disabled American Veterans.  “In doing this, Congressman Pearce will get the general consensus from veterans across the state, from all different backgrounds.  Our voices will be heard in Washington.”

     Local American Legion commander Clint Dozier called the council “a great idea.”  Dozier explained that “people like the Congressman need to have a pulse on local veterans’ issues, and this is a great way to do that

     The announcement today was at Veterans’ Park in Las Cruces, as part of a weekend of ceremonies to honor New Mexico’s veterans, including a welcome-home ceremony for Vietnam veterans held at the park.  Pearce is cosponsoring a bill to designate March 30^th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.”

     Pearce expressed eagerness to continue his work for veterans through this new program.   “I am pleased to announce this Veterans Advisory Council,” said Pearce.  “As a Vietnam veteran, I understand the complexity and importance of veterans’ issues.  As a legislator, I understand the need to reach out to those who will be affected by legislation and those who know the issues at hand.  This group brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to aid in the formulation of strong policy.”

     Kevin Dasing, who will serve as chair of the council, said, “I applaud the Congressman for his insight in putting this council together.  This is the first council of its kind in New Mexico, and it will be a pleasure working with Mr. Pearce to address veterans’ issues.”

     Las Cruces Vietnam Veteran Bruce Forrest said that “this will definitely help out” with the needs of veterans, “especially with all the vets out there who don’t know who to talk to or where to go to get the help they need.  With members of the council from across southern New Mexico, the Congressman will be able to help all these forgotten heroes.”

     “We must be heard as veterans,” said Cano, “and Mr. Pearce has always made sure that our voices are heard.  The Congressman has always sat down to listen to us as veterans; he listens to us.  And on top of that, his people are always easy to reach.  I am very grateful for Mr. Pearce’s work for veterans.”

     The council will meet regularly by telephone to discuss issues and problems.  On a quarterly basis, they will meet with Congressman Pearce, to present him with priorities to carry to Washington and facilitate change.

     Pearce, himself a decorated veteran, has made service to America’s veterans a priority throughout his over six years in Congress.  Pearce logged over 518 hours of combat flight in Vietnam, and was awarded the distinguished flying cross.  He separated honorably with the rank of Captain.

Columbia University students heckled a war hero during a town-hall meeting on whether ROTC should be allowed back on campus.

"Racist!" some students yelled at Anthony Maschek, a Columbia freshman and former Army staff sergeant awarded the Purple Heart after being shot 11 times in a firefight in northern Iraq in February 2008. Others hissed and booed the veteran.

Maschek, 28, had bravely stepped up to the mike Tuesday at the meeting to issue an impassioned challenge to fellow students on their perceptions of the military.

"It doesn't matter how you feel about the war. It doesn't matter how you feel about fighting," said Maschek. "There are bad men out there plotting to kill you."

Matthew McDermott

CLASH: Veteran Anthony Maschek (above, with fiancée Angela O'Neill) faced heckling from fellow Columbia students over ROTC (below).

J.C. RICE

 

Several students laughed and jeered the Idaho native, a 10th Mountain Division infantryman who spent two years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington recovering from grievous wounds.

Maschek, who is studying economics, miraculously survived the insurgent attack in Kirkuk. In the hail of gunfire, he broke both legs and suffered wounds to his abdomen, arm and chest.

He enrolled last August at the Ivy League school, where an increasingly ugly battle is unfolding over the 42-year military ban there.

More than half of the students who spoke at the meeting -- the second of three hearings on the subject -- expressed opposition to ROTC's return. Many of the 200 students in the audience held anti-military placards with slogans such as, "1 in 3 female soldiers experiences sexual assault in the military."

The university has created a task force polling 10,000 students on the issue, but would not release the vote tally of the 1,300 who have already responded.

In 2005, when the university last voted to reject ROTC's return, it cited the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

That policy was overturned in December, but resistance remains.

"Transpeople are part of the Columbia community," said senior Sean Udell at the meeting, referring to the military's current ban on transgender soldiers.

Faculty members are divided.

"Universities should not be involved in military activities," Sociology Professor Emeritus Herbert Gans told The Post. "Columbia should come out against spending $300 billion a year on unnecessary wars."

A group of 34 faculty colleagues, including historian Kenneth Jackson and former Bloomberg adviser Esther Fuchs, plan to announce their support of ROTC tomorrow.

José Robledo, 30, a Columbia student who commutes to Fordham University for ROTC coursework, said he found the treatment of Maschek abhorrent.

"The anti-ROTC side has been disrespectful and loud. They hiss and they jeer," he said. "It's been to the detriment of the argument."

akarni@nypost.com

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(LOS ANGELES, CA June 18, 2010) With four months remaining before the November Congressional elections, the endorsed Combat Veterans For Congress are developing a great deal of momentum nationally.

On March 30, 2010 Governor Sarah Palin endorsed the Combat Veterans For Congress PAC; 27 Combat Veterans For Congress have previously endorsed the PAC s Mission Statement, and the PAC has, in turn, endorsed the 25 Combat Veterans For Congress in the 19 states where they are running; the PAC s strong statement of support for each campaign, the Combat Veteran s photo in combat gear, and their bios can be reviewed by clicking on the Pac s the Web site at: http://www.CombatVeteransForCongress.org.

Governor Palin in her endorsement statement of Combat Veterans For Congress said: "Last week I campaigned for a true American hero, John McCain, and this week I'd ask you to join me in supporting a new generation of heroes who are heeding their country's call for leadership in Washington." Governor Palin goes on to say, "There are a number of great veteran candidates running for office this year, and there are some excellent organizations dedicated to helping them, including Combat Veterans For Congress PAC. I believe that these great veterans will fight for us in D.C. to uphold and defend our Constitution as courageously in the halls of Congress as they did on the field of battle.

"I'm so honored to offer my support to these American heroes, and I hope you'll join me in helping them so that they can serve us all in Washington. America, if you love your freedom, thank a Vet! And if you're looking for leaders who believe in integrity, service, and country first, look to our Veterans," concludes Governor Palin.

About Combat Veterans For Congress:  The Combat Veterans For Congress PAC, a Non Profit and Un-Affiliated PAC, was Co-Founded by Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr. (Ret), Reverge Anselmo (USMC), and Capt Joseph R. John, USNR (Ret) in August 2009.  Connie Stevens is the entertainment industry's representative on the Board of Directors, has traveled extensively in support of Combat Veterans worldwide, and has traveled nationally for individual Combat Veterans For Congress to support their fundraising events.

MEDIA CONTACT: Capt Frank Drdek, USNR (Ret)  818-378-0344

Real-life American Heroes Ready and Willing to Serve in Congress

(LOS ANGELES , CA   July 12, 2010) The Honorable Edwin Meese III former Attorney General under President Reagan has endorsed Combat Veterans For Congress PAC.  Capt. Joseph R. John, USNR (Ret) Chairman of the Combat Veterans For Congress announced he received a phone call from General Meese who said he supports the Combat Veterans For Congress and their intent to rein in the out of control spending by the Pelosi Congress.  In addition Attorney General Meese stated “These Combat Veterans For Congress have served us well on the battlefield.  Now they are willing to serve as leaders of government to continue to deal with the nation’s challenges.”

The Honorable Mr. Meese, the 75th Attorney General of the United States, served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.  After a career in law in California, Attorney Meese joined California Governor Ronald Reagan’s staff in 1967, ultimately serving as his Chief of Staff in the Reagan Administration, Mr. Meese served as one of President Ronald Reagan’s principal advisors and ultimately as U.S. Attorney General of the United States.

Since his service as Attorney General, Mr. Meese has remained active in the service of our country, co-authoring the December 2006 final report of the Iraq Study Group. Attorney General Meese is Distinguished Visiting Fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, serves as Adjunct Fellow at the Discovery Institute, serves on the Board of Directors of the Junior States of America , and is on the Board of Directors for the Capital Research Center , a conservative think tank devoted to the research of non-profit groups.

About Combat Veterans For Congress:  The Combat Veterans For Congress PAC, a Non Profit and Un-Affiliated PAC, was Co-Founded by Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr. (Ret), Reverge Anselmo (USMC), and Capt Joseph R. John, USNR (Ret) in August 2009.  Connie Stevens is the entertainment industry's representative on the Board of Directors, has traveled extensively in support of Combat Veterans worldwide, and has traveled nationally to support individual Combat Veterans For Congress in their fundraising events.

MEDIA CONTACT: Capt Frank Drdek, USNR (Ret)  818-378-0344
 

Real-life American Heroes Ready and Willing to Serve Congress

(LOS ANGELES, CA June 29, 2010) With three and a half months remaining before the November Congressional elections, the endorsed Combat Veterans For Congress continue a continue a countdown to victory with your support.  

On May 20, 2010 Col Bud Day endorsed the 27 Combat Veterans For Congress in 19 states who previously endorsed the PAC’s  Mission Statement.  The PAC’s strong statement of support for each of the 24 Combat Veterans For Congress, together with the photo of each, and their bios can be reviewed by clicking on the PAC’s Web site at: http://www.CombatVeteransForCongress.org.

Col Day in his endorsement statement of Combat Veterans For Congress said: "My name is Col George “Bud” Day, Medal of Honor—Air Force Cross. I am a veteran of WWII, Korea, and received the Medal of Honor for service as an Air Force POW in N. Vietnam." Col Day goes on to say, "I fully endorse Gen-Capt-Col-Lt Col-Sgt-Major-CWO, etc. for election to Congress in the year 2010. They are combat veterans who are determined to take our country back, to restore some common sense, and some spending sense to a Congress with few Veterans, and very few heroes. Please support these candidates with some cash and some effort to elect them. They will not be signing any legislation that they have not read!!! Please help.”  

About Combat Veterans For Congress:  The Combat Veterans For Congress PAC, a Non Profit and Un-Affiliated PAC, was Co-Founded by Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr. (Ret), Reverge Anselmo (USMC), and Capt Joseph R. John, USNR (Ret) in August 2009.  Connie Stevens is the entertainment industry's representative on the Board of Directors, has traveled extensively in support of Combat Veterans worldwide, and has traveled nationally for individual Combat Veterans For Congress to support their fundraising events.

MEDIA CONTACT: Capt Frank Drdek, USNR (Ret)  818-378-0344

Remember: "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson