THE COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATIVE IS REALLY CONSERVATIVE WITH HIS COMPASSION

Here's hoping that more exposure will be given to the issue of Bush's movee to cut support for veterans' nursing homes.

When in doubt, go after the Americans who need help the most -- even if they're veterans.

That's the truth in President Bush's budget before Congress, which includes a move to drastically cut financial support for up to 80 percent of the veterans in 129 state-run veterans nursing homes.

The 13,400 nursing home beds now available in Department of Veterans Affairs facilities would be slashed as well.

We don't know who in the administration came up with this cold-hearted plan, but their conscience was missing in action, and the proposal cannot be allowed to stand.

I could say he's a cold-hearted S.O.B., but that would be flattering him.