Claim: Democrats are running an attack ad in Washington, D.C., and nationally on cable networks that says Republicans "delayed funding for our men and women in uniform, then they voted against it." But it's not true. Senate Republicans did delay a vote on military funding, as part of their strategy to drag out the fight against health care legislation. But the funding itself wasn't delayed. And ultimately, Republicans voted overwhelmingly to approve the defense funds.
Fact-check: More "Funding the Troops" Bunk - FactCheck.org
Verdict: democrats are running an attack ad in washington, d.c., and nationally on cable networks that says republicans "delayed funding for our men and women in uniform, then they voted against it." but it's not true. senate republicans did delay a vote on military funding, as part of their strategy to drag out the fight against health care legislation. but the funding itself wasn't delayed. and ultimately, republicans voted overwhelmingly to approve the defense funds.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Justin Bank
Date published: 2009-12-22T20:42:46