Dear weavo4,

Thank you for your comments in a previous blog? I have been hearing a lot of the issues you presented from other service members. I have been extremely busy and had not taken the time to formally address some of these critical issues. You made me stop and take time to address these topics. Here is an update that I posted on my website after your comments.

Veteran Issues: What Happens to Our Veterans When the War is Over?

What Happens to Our Veterans When the War is Over? (+)

www.jimvaughnforcongress.com

I am running for US Rep in the 8th CD (Seattle, Washington- King and Pierce Counties.)

Tell me your thoughts on these issues. If you agree please send this e-mail to as many friends and family members as possible.

What do we feel about our "American Way of Life and what do we say to our service members when:
• American corporations send jobs overseas.
• $130 Billion was invested in overseas emerging markets last year, rather than investing in the U.S. economy.

I am in the trenches assisting our veterans obtain full time employment. Our first priority is to service members that are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. I am fully aware of the problems our service members face and have decided to do something about it. Below is my press release that was posted in the Seattle and Tacoma newpapers last weeek. I can use all the help I can get. My website is www.jimvaughnforcongress.com

If you have any questions, I can be reached at 253.241.9634 (mobile)

www.jimvaughnforcongress.com

I am seriously considering running for US Congress. Attached is my biography and a draft of my positions. Before I formally declare my candidacy, I am asking for a critique and recommendations on other issues to address.

James E. Vaughn
14416 168th Street East
Orting,WA 98360
(253) 241-9634

Three Major Reasons As To Why I Am A Democrat

1. To support our military and to care for our Veterans. To be aligned with Veterans running for office that are committed correcting the damages that the Bush administration has created.

Vietnam and Iraq Brotherhood Alliance – Due to our active role in assisting Veterans, Sally Daughtery, my fiancée and business partner, discovered a pattern of behavior amongst service members returning from Iraq. I doubt that few if anyone is aware of the particular situation. After Sally’s discovery, I looked for a solution and came up with the following: