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Lawmakers lose chairmanships over veterans funding shortfall
Lawmakers warned of a $2.5 billion boost for the Veterans Affairs budget. when Congress failed to provide it, chairmanships were removed. New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, then chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and 30 Republicans pressed for the increase. Smith, Rob Simmons, and Rick Renzi lost posts after signing letters to GOP leaders. Smith declined to assign blame, pledging to move forward.
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Washington
GOP
White House
Iraq
New Jersey
Chris Smith
House
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Veterans Affairs Department
Senate
Smith
Rob Simmons
R-Conn
Rick Renzi
R-Ariz
Hastert
R-Nl
DeLay
R-Texas