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Jen Kiggans: “The debt ceiling bill does not cut benefits for veterans…”

Featuring: Jen Kiggans, Republican | U.S. House, Virginia, District 2

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Published | Video Starts at 04:53

But there's compromise that needs to happen. That bill absolutely does not touch veteran benefits. That is a Democrat talking point they're … The debt ceiling bill does not cut benefits for veterans, Social Security, Medicare, nor touch our defense budget. … the debt ceiling. And I'm so glad you bring that up because another big component for this week was AFP's partner concerned veterans for America just completed their annual fly in of state staff as well as volunteer called vets on the Hill. (04:53–04:58)

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Asserts that the debt ceiling bill does not affect veterans' benefits, Social Security, Medicare, or the defense budget.

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