Rep. Filner, champion of veterans, coming to Fallbrook

“Any planned military surge must be accompanied by a surge for healthcare for veterans. We must be prepared to serve those who have served us – and we are not prepared at this time,” spoke Rep. Bob Filner of San Diego June 21 as he led a bitter fight against Republicans in the House. Filner, the liberal Democratic congressman from San Diego, is the bold champion for veterans and the new chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

Filner will conduct a community forum in Fallbrook on July 5 at the Democratic Club meeting at FPUD at 7 p.m. The meeting, open to all, includes a Q-and-A sessi...