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Veterans Homes Bond Act of 2000.
Argument in Favor of Proposition 16
 

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Not all state problems are measured in the billions. Proposition 16 asks for your support for $50 million in bonds to pay the state's share of retirement homes for United States military veterans who are California residents.

These veterans fought for our country in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other hotspots around the globe. They put their lives on the line in defense of this country. It is our obligation to make sure they have a place to live if they can no longer care for themselves.

Proposition 16 will not raise your taxes. The bonds will be paid from taxes already being collected. No new taxes will be raised or collected to fund this bond act.

Proposition 16 will pay the state's share to build two new veterans' retirement homes that have been approved for construction by the state of California.

Proposition 16 will rehabilitate the 100-year old Veterans Home at Yountville.

Proposition 16 will build a special treatment center to treat veterans with dementia problems like Alzheimer's disease.

Proposition 16 is supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other state veterans' organizations, as well as AARP and service and civic groups. It passed overwhelmingly in the state Assembly and Senate.

We believe that Proposition 16 meets the needs of the U.S. military men and women who served this nation with distinction.

Please vote "yes" for our veterans. Vote "yes" on Proposition 16.

We appreciate your consideration.
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