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Hinson is a champion for veterans
John Erceg
Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am
As a veteran, I am proudly voting for Rep. Ashley Hinson in November. She is a champion for veterans and our troops. The first bill she got passed — the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act — ensures veterans in rural areas can access mental health services. She has worked across the aisle to help to end veteran suicide and help veterans who suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction. Ashley hears directly from veterans on issues that matter, and she and her team help veterans who are having issues with the VA.
It's terrifying to watch our country go down such a divisive path. Ashley is fighting to preserve our freedoms, support those who have defended our country, and ensure prosperity for the next generation — which is what we fought for.
John H. Erceg
U.S. Navy (Retired)
Cedar Rapids
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