Tenney hasn’t been good advocate for veterans, families in WNY

Editor:

I am asking you to vote for David Wagenhauser for Congress this Nov. 5th. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney does not represent veterans.

She voted against H.R. 1836 The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act which would ensure that Guard and Reservists receive credit for every day they spend in uniform counts towards GI Bill benefits. Prior to this legislation they only earned credit towards GI benefits when they were federally mobilized.

Ms. Tenney voted against Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act, H.R. 4673. This legislation enrolled servicemembers in VA healthcare during their transition out of the military, simplifying the process and taking critical steps to prevent veteran suicides.

Most disturbing, Ms. Tenney voted against the PACT Act, H.R. 3967. Since the passage of the PACT Act over one million claims have been approved for health benefits. Members of the military are asked to sacrifice for this country defending the Constitution and this country should provide for its servicemembers. Ms. Tenney voted against providing healthcare for those who defend our freedoms.

Ms. Tenney voted against jobs in her district voting against domestic production of semiconductors, (H.R.4346). That legislation led to Edwards Vacuum, a British company involved in technology to create flat-screen displays and solar cell photovoltaics, building a plant in Genesee County.

She opposed the infrastructure legislation (H.R. 3684), which will repair and improve roads, bridges, airports, and railroads. This legislation will create good-paying jobs and economic growth throughout her district and in which she is already taking credit. Instead Ms. Tenney supported H.R. 2811 which Moody’s Analytics stated would have result in 780,000 fewer jobs.

Ms. Tenney opposes family values. She voted against the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), which recognizes that a marriage in one state is valid in all states. She voted against the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, (H.R. 1065). This law requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodation” to employee’s limitations related to pregnancy unless the accommodations will cause the employer an undue hardship.

Ms. Tenney voted against re-issuing the Violence Against Woman’s Act, (H.R. 1620). She voted against H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act. That name says it all; Do you want the government to control what contraception you can use if any as Ms. Tenney believes or do you want to have control over your choices.

From veterans to jobs to family values Ms. Tenney does not represent the citizens of Western New York. We need a representative not ideologue. Please vote for David Wagenhauser.

William Fine

Brockport