Our veterans need an advocate in Congress. Mike Lawler is that advocate. – Halston Media Group

Our veterans need an advocate in Congress. Mike Lawler is that advocate.  Halston Media Group

With the world in turmoil and American troops deployed overseas, how we treat those who serve, and those who have served, matters more than ever. That’s why it’s essential to have strong … With the world in turmoil and American troops deployed overseas, how we treat those who serve, and those who have served, matters more than ever. That’s why it’s essential to have strong veteran advocates in elected office, and why I’m supporting Congressman Mike Lawler for re-election. I’ve spent much of my life working on veterans’ issues. After my military service, I was elected to the Westchester County Legislature and then to the New York State Assembly, where I served for 20 years.

I chaired the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and later served as New York State Commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs. That experience taught me how complicated the legislative process is, and how hard it is to pass meaningful legislation. It takes persistence, an ability to work across the aisle, and a willingness to speak up. Mike Lawler has those skills. In Congress, Mike has backed that up with action. He introduced the Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act to help ensure veterans aren’t financially penalized for living far from a VA facility, and his office has helped secure nearly $3 million in VA-related benefits for local