Veterans face cuts in '08; Bush camp says numbers could change

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON -- At least tens of thousands of veterans with noncritical medical issues could be denied care or could see their care delayed in coming years if the White House is serious about its proposed budget and President Bush's promise of cutting the deficit in half.

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