Kerry veterans accuse him of politicizing Vietnam service
A group of former Swift boat sailors held a Washington news conference to charge John Kerry with dishonoring Vietnam veterans in 1971 and exploiting his service for political gain. Organizer John O’Neill and Rear Adm Roy Hoffmann defended Kerry’s critics while noting Kerry’s 25 million dollars in TV ads praising his service.
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Military mail delays threaten overseas absentee ballots
The GAO notes military mail often arrives after deadlines, risking thousands of overseas ballots in the upcoming election. Senate allies urge modernization as Pentagon IG flags similar failures in the military voting system.
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