Veterans should not be required to subsidize that additional cost with their limited incomes as the cost of materials rise. Our veterans deserve the necessary financial support to continue their education. My district, New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, which [has] one of the highest rates of service per capita, including the highest rates amongst Native Americans, is home to almost 50,000 veterans. And New Mexico is home to 3,700 veterans currently enrolled in Veteran Educational Assistant Benefits. (01:58–02:10)
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Asserts that New Mexico's 2nd congressional district has one of the highest service rates per capita and is home to nearly 50,000 veterans.
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