It could be used for our military families who need more childcare. It could be used to rehire the thousands of veterans who have been terminated from the federal workforce. And It could be used to enhance the health care and compensation and benefits for veterans who need it when they suffer cancer or other diseases resulting from exposure to toxic burn pits. What we ought to be doing is truly celebrating our men and women in uniform and our veterans, not the president's birthday with this extravagant, costly parade. (00:48–01:03)
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Asserts that the $45 million could enhance healthcare and benefits for veterans affected by toxic burn pits.
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