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DEMOCRATIC PRESS RELEASE

May 22, 2007

House of Representatives to Say “Thank You” to Our Nation’s Veterans on Eve of Memorial Day

Washington, D.C. – Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Bob Filner, announced that a package of bills that expand veterans’ health care and benefits will be considered in the House of Representatives on May 23. Chairman Filner (D-CA) urges his colleagues to support the legislative package, which includes bills to extend the length of time for eligibility for health care for Persian Gulf combat service veterans, improve treatment for traumatic brain injury and expand eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits.
1. H.R. 612 – to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release.

2. H.R. 2199 – to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain improvements in the treatment of individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

3. H.R. 2239 – to expand eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

4. H.R. 67 – to improve the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

5. H.R. 1470 – to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

6. H.R. 1660 – to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region.

7. H. Res. 392 – to urge Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the American Cemeteries, Memorial and Markers.

The action comes as the nation prepares to honor America’s fallen this Memorial Day weekend.

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Larry Scott

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