MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman warns the debt ceiling bill from Republicans will cut veterans benefits.
Second District Democrat Mark Pocan says that’s the reality of what the Republican-controlled House approved last week.
The legislation does not target veterans’ services by name, but would keep government spending at the same level as 2022 – effectively a 22% cut.
“Just in veterans benefits a 22% cut would affect 30 million people nationwide including a half a million are right here in Wisconsin,” said Pocan.
Pocan says he hopes Republicans will get serious in debt ceiling negotiations.
