Press Release: Monday, April 21 2008
Rob Hubler, Democratic candidate for Iowa's Fifth Congressional District, says the incumbent, Steve King, is obligated to elaborate on why he refused to sign a letter asking Congress' Armed Services Committees that the head of the National Guard Bureau become part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. King is the only Iowa lawmaker in Washington whose name is not on the request.
"Now we in the Fifth District can lay claim to having the only member of the state's delegation refuse to support the brave men and women who chose to serve in Iowa's National Guard not to mention overseas in Iraq, Hubler said.
The only statement the incumbent gave for not signing on to the request is his belief that Democrats do not support U.S. troops.
"He has got to do better than just use an extreme talking point that is untrue and worn out," Hubler said." " you want to really represent the people of western Iowa, including those who wear the uniform of our armed forces, you must give a more detailed reason for such an irresponsible decision. And by the way, where is his criticism of fellow Republican lawmakers Tom Latham and Chuck Grassley who understand this is an issue that transcends party lines?"
Furthermore, this is not even an issue over the war in Iraq, it is a policy issue over the inner workings of a government office and making it more efficient," Hubler added. "This is to ensure that Iowa's guardsmen and women have a voice with the other military branches and that they receive the benefits promised to them for enlisting. As the next Representative of Iowa's Fifth District, I will bring Real Representation to those who served or are actively serving our great nation."
Hubler is a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Navy.
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