Providing a compelling look at veterans' policy, this book describes why the Republican party is considered the party for veterans despite the fact that Congressional Democrats are responsible for a greater number of policy initiatives.

• Includes content from nearly 20,000 e-newsletters sent from Congress members to constituents to demonstrate the differences in how Congress discusses and legislates veterans' issues

• Provides a detailed description of the key legislative players, proposals, and communication strategies surrounding veterans' policies

• Offers advice on providing for the future of veterans' policies and describes the risks and benefits associated with moving veterans' care into private industry

• Offers the first in-depth case study on the implementation of the post-9/11 GI bill

• Suggests the scandal surrounding the 2010 Phoenix VA hospital is an example of partisan differences in communication tactics