It's payback time in the nation's capital. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., lost his post as chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs this week for the worst possible reason: He spoke out loudly against cuts in veterans programs at a time when House GOP leaders - and President Bush - were touting the party's wartime support for the troops.
Even though the heads of eight veterans groups, including the VFW and the American Legion, recently wrote to House Speaker Dennis Hastert that it would be a "tragedy" if Mr. Smith were removed, the long-time champion of veterans is now off the committee altogether.
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Even though the heads of eight veterans groups, including the VFW and the American Legion, recently wrote to House Speaker Dennis Hastert that it would be a "tragedy" if Mr. Smith were removed, the long-time champion of veterans is now off the committee altogether.
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