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MFSO-Chicago is the local chapter of Military Families Speak Out, an organization of over 3,600 family members who have loved ones serving in the Military and are opposed to the war and occupation of Iraq.

Our blog serves to keep our members and the public informed on actions and upcoming events in our efforts to bring about an end to the war in Iraq and ensure that our loved ones have the care they deserve when they return after serving their
country.

Friday, September 08, 2006

MFSO-Chicago Operation House Call Action

I was wrong to place my trust in Congresswoman Bean’s judgment or in her commitment to supporting the troops. Following a number of votes that providing continuing funding for the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan without requiring appropriate oversight and accountability, on June 16, 2006 the Congresswoman voted to “stay the course” in Iraq. For the members of the US Military and their families her votes mean broken contracts, delayed homecomings, inadequate supplies including basic needs like food, water and body armor while in combat, inadequate training for the actual situations on the ground due to a lack of equipment for training purposes and inadequate care for physical and psychological injuries sustained in battle.

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