2016 IN Governor's race: on Homeland Security

John Gregg: Increase federal vet benefits by 10%, plus state services

The benefits veterans earn during their services are mostly federal benefits. As such, John Gregg's administration will work with federal officials to draw down new sources of federal funding to support Hoosier veterans and their families.
Gregg supports innovative policies like full "freedom of choice" that will allow veterans to choose health care providers closer to their homes.
Governor Gregg will support the creation of a marketing and outreach campaign to help veterans learn benefits for which they are eligible and how to access them.
Gregg will conduct a comprehensive review of the current job placement system, evaluate what is working and reform what is not.
If Indiana increased the amount of benefits received by our veterans by just 10 percent--a completely reasonable number--an additional $853 million would flow into the state every year, generating approximately $17 million in tax revenues.

Source: 2016 Indiana governor campaign website GreggForGovernor.com Aug 31, 2016

Mike Pence: Supported expanding benefits and opportunities for veterans

Pence signed more than a dozen bills he says will expand benefits and opportunities for Indiana's military servicemembers and veterans. [One veteran's spokesperson], who led the Indiana National Guard for 11 years, says he's particularly pleased with one that expands the Military Family Relief Fund. That program was originally created to help post-9/11 veterans pay food, housing, utility, transportation and medical bills. Umbarger says the legislation extends that help to all veterans. Source: WFYI news "Pence Signs 13 Bills," 2016 Indiana Governor race Mar 22, 2016

The above quotations are from 2016 Indiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Homeland Security. Click here for other issues (main summary page).
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