Nels Ackerson Announces “Ackerson Pledge” on Veterans Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 28, 2008

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – Nels Ackerson believes that the 4^th District deserves a Congressman who will fight for Veterans rights.  Today he announced the “Ackerson Pledge to Veterans”, a series of concrete initiatives to honor America’s commitments to Veterans.

“My opponent, Steve Buyer, has been in Congress for 16 years.  While claiming to support our serviceman and women, he has consistently voted against the interests of Veterans.  Whether cutting promised Healthcare budgets, alienating Veterans organizations, or trying to institute a Veterans Tax, Buyer has not been the advocate that our veterans need.  That is why I am announcing the Ackerson Pledge to Veterans.  I want the voters in the 4^th district to know exactly what I stand for and exactly what I will do in Congress.  It’s a matter of principle, of integrity, and of accountability.”

As part of the “Ackerson Pledge to Veterans” Nels has publicly committed to taking action on four initiatives when he becomes Congressman:

· Nels will keep our promises to protect Veterans benefits

· Nels will support the families of soldiers and Veterans

· Nels will fight to provide better job transition and assistance for returning veterans

· Nels will work to protect and honor the American flag

Ackerson was accompanied by members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled Veterans of America at campaign stops in Zionsville, Lafayette, and Crawfordsville.  At each location Ackerson committed himself to four initiatives on behalf of America’s soldiers and veterans.  “The Ackerson Pledge is my pledge to the people of the 4^th district and to our soldiers and veterans that we will honor their service by delivering on our promises,” said Ackerson.

Nels further added that he is committed to being a champion of Veterans and is opposed to the Veterans Tax proposed by Steve Buyer.  Said Ackerson, “Our veterans have given us their best, and they deserve to be treated honestly and to receive the benefits they were promised.  And when I am in congress, that is exactly what I intend to do.”