The lies continue to build

Long Time Albany Insider James Tedisco, the Minority Leader, came to the aid of Assemblyman Greg Ball saying at a recent press conference that "Greg doesn't just talk the talk, but he walks the walk when it comes to championing property tax relief..." Is that why Greg voted against the Seniors StaR program and the Middle Class Tax Rebate Program for two straight years? Seems like Mr. Tedisco has been sipping Greg's kool-aid a bit too much.

Every Veteran knows
Actions speak louder than Words

Mr. Ball – You should be ashamed!

April 10, 2008 - After voting "no" Assemblyman Ball flip flops and falsely takes credit for an initiative to provide tuition benefits to combat veterans - a slap in the face to all men and women of our military.

THE FACTS

Fact: January 9, 2008 The Governor declares in his State of The State Address the following:  “ I will send you a bill guaranteeing New York’s returning combat veterans a benefit that covers the cost of SUNY and CUNY tuition…”

Fact: One week later on January 17, 2008 Assemblyman Ball introduced Assembly Bill # 9701 proposing a remission program for veterans.

Fact: On January 22, 2008 the Governor submitted as part of his Executive Budget Assembly Bill # 9803 which proposed to appropriate funding to provide tuition to Combat Veterans.

Fact:  On April 9, 2008 Assemblyman Ball votes “NO’ against Assembly Bill # 9803  and “NO” to provide tuition assistance to combat veterans.

Fact:  On April 10, 2008 Mr. Ball declares that his Assembly Bill # 9701 was made part of the budget – even though he voted against it.

Fact: Mr. Ball’s Assembly Bill #9701 today remains in Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Conclusion: Serving in the military builds character and integrity.  Assemblyman Ball disgraced the military when, during a time a war, left before the end of his service commitment and continues to use veterans and the military for personal gain.