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DOWNER OF THE DAY: BUYER REMAINS RANKING
MEMBER
ON HOUSE VETS' COMMITTEE -- Rep. Steve Buyer gets
another two years to push his theory that the VA
is
only for "disabled and indigent" veterans.
Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN)
Story below:
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by Larry Scott
A few days ago I ranted about Rep. Steve Buyer
(R-IN), Ranking
 Member
on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Today, I have more to rant about.
Buyer is keeping his Ranking Member position on
the Committee for another two years.
Earlier I wrote, regarding Buyer:
He has stated many times that only
service-connected vets and indigent vets should get VA healthcare.
He has pushed for increased fees and co-pays.
He has suggested that VA be run by political appointees and not
healthcare and/or management professionals.
He wants a new disability compensation system where the VA would decide
what payments were appropriate.
He has consistently opposed increased funding for the VA, siding with VA
brass who claimed funding was "adequate."
He has testified that PTSD is just a "catch-all" for any mental
disorder.
 Add
to all of the above the fact that Buyer wants to keep our current VA
Secretary James Peake. He doesn't want change at the VA. Story
here...
http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf0
8/nfdec08/nf120908-1.htm
And, the one I always like, is Buyer talking
about "the intent of Congress" while working to keep Priority Group 8 vets
out of the VA. When someone says "the intent of Congress," that is
code for: "I know what Congress passed, but I don't agree with it so
I'm going to try and change it."
For more on Buyer's antics and what we can expect
during the next two years, use the VA Watchdog search engine... click
here...
http://www.yourvabenefits.org/sesse
arch.php?q=buyer&op=and
Buyer congratulates himself in the following
press release...
Press release here...
http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcv
a08/hcva121008-1.htm
Press release below:
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House Republicans Reappoint Buyer as Ranking
Member
For more information, contact: Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527
Washington D.C. — Today, House Republicans unanimously approved Steve
Buyer (R-Ind.) as Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
“One of the great honors of serving in Congress is helping to meet the
needs of the courageous men and women who defend our freedom and protect
our country,” Buyer said. “There is no greater privilege than serving our
veterans, and I am honored that my colleagues have once again given me
this opportunity.”
Congressman Buyer is himself a veteran. A
1980 distinguished military graduate of The Citadel, Buyer is a career
Army Reserve officer and he continues to serve as a colonel. Buyer’s
military experience has afforded him considerable insight for the
committee assignments he has held as a member of Congress. As Chairman of
the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, he championed
the TRICARE-for-Life and the Senior Pharmacy entitlement program for
Medicare-eligible military retirees--one of the most comprehensive
prescription drug benefit plans in history.
In January 2005, Buyer was appointed Chairman of the House Veterans'
Affairs Committee. Since coming to Congress, his priorities have been to
ensure that veterans with service-connected disabilities, those with
special needs, and those who are indigent receive the best care. He is
also committed to providing a seamless process for servicemembers as they
make the transition from military to civilian life.
Buyer was recently honored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America when he
was awarded the 2008 Public Service Award, and he was also the recipient
of the Gold Star Wives of America 2008 Appreciation Award.
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posted by Larry Scott
Founder and Editor
VA Watchdog dot Org
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