Craig Bowden (I), Candidate for 1st Congressional District Seat

This is taken from Sentinel News, a newspaper serving Northern Utah. We have corrected a couple of small errors in the information which will be bracketed. by Steve Child Craig Bowden,an Independent candidate for the 1st Congressional District, held a "Meet the Candidate" meeting at the Brigham City Library on 25 January. During that meeting, …

Where Cuts Should Come before Not Paying Troops/Vets

The President has threatened to cut troop pay, social security payments, veterans benefits, etc. if he doesn't get his way on the debt ceiling. Let me show you some math on where money should be cut before EVER removing pay from those who need it most: Presidential Salary: $400,000 Vice President Salary: $231,900 Rank and …

Shutdown Could Halt VA Checks by November

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told lawmakers on Wednesday that millions of veterans, their dependents, or survivors relying on VA compensation and support will not receive their checks next month if the ongoing government shutdown stretches into late October. "Effective 1 November, if we don't resolve this, [disabled] veterans will not receive pension …

Letter Sent to CNN

CNN recently ran a story calling the veterans marching on D.C. "Tea Party crazies." This is one response to the report. To whom it may concern: I am writing in response to a report from your organization stating that the veterans who marched on Washington, D.C. were "Tea Party Crazies." I am offended beyond measure! …

The Waiting Continues

Veterans asked to fight by the government are currently facing insurmountable challenges now that they are home and out of the service.  Currently, it takes on average, more than a year for them to have their disabilities compensated.  This is a sad shame. I personally waited over three years for my disability claim to be …

Stolen Valor

I wanted to address something today as more of a personal note, and something that hasn't really been talked about by very many, especially not nationally. There have been many times I have been online seeing persons from the "military" posting pictures of themselves in dress uniforms, or stating comments that claim awards that would …

Rob Bishop Responds to Veteran’s Letter

About a week ago I wrote my representatives about veteran/military benefits, and asking they stand with those who sacrificed so much for us. I received a response from Congressman Rob Bishop, from Utah's 1st Congressional District. Here is his response: Dear Mr. Bowden, Thank you for your email regarding veteran benefits. Preserving military benefits is …

The “Commander in Chief”

I don't know what fantasy world Barack Obama was raised in, but I grew up in America. A wonderful place, full of opportunities to learn and grow. A system that beat out tyranny multiple times and stood for values. This is not the anointed ones's vision. Not sure how he came to hate the American …