From the "Majorities matter" file.

Via The Gavel...

In his first year as Chairman of the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee in 2007, Congressman Edwards authored a historic increase of $11.8 billion in veterans’ health care and benefits, the largest increase in veterans funding in the 77-year history of the Veterans Administration (VA).

Of course, there were years of Republican neglect to make up for. As usual, cleaning up Republican messes took the courage and capabilities of a Democrat.

Majorities matter.