Thousands protest planned VA cuts on National Mall

Thousands were on the National Mall in D.C. on Friday for the “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America” rally.

The event was hosted by the Unite for Veterans Coalition with the goal of raising awareness of the cuts being proposed at the Veterans Affairs Department.

Joe Plenzler, of the Unite for Veterans Coalition, told WTOP that if you are waiting for a hero to come save us, you’re doing the wrong thing.

“Look in the mirror, put on your big boy or big girl pants, put on your daddy or mom shoes, and get to work. Call your Congress people, write them a letter, ask for a meeting in their home office, show up to their town halls, write a letter to the editor, write an op-ed,” Plenzler said.

Plenzler, who served in the Marines, said they do

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