WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly met today with veterans and military families at the John S. McCain III VFW Post 7401 in Chandler to hear directly about the challenges they are facing: delays accessing VA care and benefits, concerns about toxic exposure-related illnesses, housing insecurity, and cuts affecting veterans' services and support programs.
During the discussion, veterans and advocates shared personal stories about navigating the VA system, the growing strain on veterans' health care services, and the importance of protecting programs that support veterans and military families. Several attendees raised concerns ab...