McCain repeatedly voted against improved benefits for veterans.
McCain opposes the 21st century GI Bill, because it is “too generous.”
McCain voted against increased funding for veterans’ health care.
McCain opposed an assured funding stream for veterans’ health care.
McCain voted against adding more than $400 million for veterans’ care.
McCain voted against establishing a $1 billion trust fund for military health facilities.
McCain opposed $500 for counseling services for veterans with mental disorders.
McCain voted in support of disabled veterans 25 percent of the time between 2004 and 2005.
McCain also voted against providing automatic cost-of-living adjustments for veterans.
McCain opposed increasing spending on TRICARE and giving greater access to National Guard members and reservists.
McCain supported outsourcing VA jobs.
McCain also supported outsourcing at Walter Reed Hospital.
In 2003, McCain voted against $122.7 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In 2001, McCain voted against $51 billion in veterans’ funding.
In 2000, McCain voted against $47 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In 1999, McCain voted against $44.3 billion for veterans programs.
In 1996, 1995 and 1994, McCain voted against funding the Department of Veterans Affairs.