House Speaker Pelosi (D)Praises Military Spouses
House Speaker Praises Military Spouses: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi hosted a roundtable discussion at the Capitol yesterday highlighting the successes and challenges of military spouses. Speaker Pelosi invited the National Military Family Association and Blue Star Families to share spouses’ personal stories with Members of Congress and White House staff. Military spouses spoke about their struggles with employment, access to mental health providers, the unique nature of National Guard and Reserve deployments, the importance of continued resources for survivors, the isolation felt by Individual Augmentees, and the need for increased dwell time. Invited panelists also discussed their pride for their country and their willingness to serve along with their service member spouse.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-4th/MO), Representative Susan Davis (D-53rd/CA), Representative Kay Granger (R-12th/TX), Representative Gwen Moore (D-4th/WI), Representative Chet Edwards (D-17th/TX) and other Members of Congress joined with Speaker Pelosi in acknowledging the sacrifices made by military spouses and children. They pledged to do more to show their appreciation and to expand the Nation’s support.
