Fallbrook, CA- Robert J. Hamilton’s campaign announced today that he has received the enthusiastic endorsement of Washington, DC based Veterans & Military Families for Progress (VMFP) in his bid to unseat incumbent Darrell Issa for the California 49th Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives. 

In a national press release the VMFP stated “Hamilton’s service to our country cannot be questioned… Hamilton’s strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed. His public support for mandatory full funding of the Veterans Administration and his declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that at long last a congressman will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who have served and sacrificed.”

“Additionally, Hamilton’s decision to support the passage of a 21^st century GI bill, and his deep understanding of the need for providing and guaranteeing full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve personnel, demonstrate that he is a candidate who has the character and courage to do what is right for those in service to our country.  We feel that veterans, active duty, military families, and in fact, all people of the Forty-ninth District of California will be well-served with Robert Hamilton as their representative by ensuring that America remains strong in national defense and in fighting terrorism.”

In acknowledging this important endorsement, Hamilton said “My opponent Darrell Issa has fully supported the failed Bush administration military policies and has demonstrated one of the worst voting records in Congress on veteran’s issues.  I intend to have the best.”

As a commissioned naval officer Hamilton served in combat aboard a destroyer during the Vietnam War, has two brothers who have served, and a son who is commanding officer of a National Guard unit and an Iraq war vet. Hamilton understands and shares the values of our military forces.  He fully supports the passage of a 21^st Century GI bill to provide and guarantee full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve personnel, and to ensure that America remains strong in national defense and in fighting terrorism.

Founded in 2005, the Veterans & Military Families for Progress is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and reservists), and their families are protected by legislation, regulation, and public policy initiatives.

For information visit www.RobertHamiltonforCongress.com.

Contact: Bill Gould, Press Secretary: press@roberthamiltonforcongress.com  760-723-7144

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