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Bayard

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4. There are currently 100 members of Congress who are veterans

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 11:43 PM

21 hrs ago

80 in the House, 20 in the Senate. 72 Rethuglicans and 28 Democrats. I'm sure there are many more with veterans in their families.

You would think that this crowd of people would be foaming at the mouth to make sure veterans are respected, and treated right.

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There are currently 100 members of Congress who are veterans Bayard 21 hrs ago #4

If they're Republicans, they probably won't care that much. calimary 20 hrs ago #5