Congressman Jim Gerlach Votes Against Military Families
MEDIA RELEASE
5.28.2010
Ed Niles, Campaign Manager
610-370-9489
Despite the continued threat of terrorism and an increased strain on military families in this tough economy, today Congressman Jim Gerlach voted against funding for America's troops and their families.
"As Americans across the country prepare to honor the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, Jim Gerlach was in Washington playing politics by voting against a bill that would bring well deserved pay increases to military families, and voting against the bill to fund our troops on the battlefield," said former Naval Lt. Commander and battalion surgeon Manan Trivedi. "The over 60,000 veterans and active duty service members in Pennsylvania's 6th district deserve better from their Representative in Congress."
Manan Trivedi is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. He is a primary care physician, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, and an Iraq War veteran from Berks County.
Background
· The Defense Authorization for FY 2011 (H.R. 5136) authorizes $726 billion for defense programs in FY 2011 [HR 5136, #336, 5/28/10]]
· The measure includes $159 billion in FY2011 to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the general war on terrorism.
· This includes authorizing $33 billion in FY 2010 funds to support the surge of additional forces in Afghanistan and relief operations in Haiti.
· The legislation also calls for a 1.9 % pay increase for military personnel.
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"As Americans across the country prepare to honor the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, Jim Gerlach was in Washington playing politics by voting against a bill that would bring well deserved pay increases to military families, and voting against the bill to fund our troops on the battlefield," said former Naval Lt. Commander and battalion surgeon Manan Trivedi. "The over 60,000 veterans and active duty service members in Pennsylvania's 6th district deserve better from their Representative in Congress."
Manan Trivedi is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. He is a primary care physician, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, and an Iraq War veteran from Berks County.
Background
· The Defense Authorization for FY 2011 (H.R. 5136) authorizes $726 billion for defense programs in FY 2011 [HR 5136, #336, 5/28/10]]
· The measure includes $159 billion in FY2011 to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the general war on terrorism.
· This includes authorizing $33 billion in FY 2010 funds to support the surge of additional forces in Afghanistan and relief operations in Haiti.
· The legislation also calls for a 1.9 % pay increase for military personnel.
