  The American Veteran's #1 Information Source Click here to make VA Watchdog dot Org your homepage HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS from Larry Scott at VA Watchdog dot Org -- 11-07-2009 |
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The American Veteran's #1 Information Source Click here to make VA Watchdog dot Org your homepage HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS from Larry Scott at VA Watchdog dot Org -- 11-07-2009 |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPUBLICAN PRESS RELEASE November 7, 2009
------------------------- Health Care Bill Restricts Options for Veterans and TRICARE Beneficiaries Buyer Disappointed Amendments Were Stripped from Final Version
Washington, D.C.
—Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer
expressed deep disappointment that the House passed H.R. 3962 without
including amendments that he
Buyer made the following statement on the House floor prior to the vote on the controversial measure: “I rise in opposition to this bill. In addition to being fundamentally opposed to this sweeping government takeover, I strongly object to restricting veterans’ health care options.” “Our freedom was paid for by their sacrifices, and I find it outrageous that the government would attempt to dictate where and how they obtain health care. This is not what veterans fought and died for.” “In July, I offered amendments to ensure that veterans would not be adversely affected--one of which ensured that veterans could access both VA healthcare and the new public program--I am very disappointed that this choice was stripped out. Chairmen Waxman, Rangel, and Miller assured me it would remain.” “A number of veterans’ and military groups share my concern and supported my amendment. Those groups include: the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Blinded Veterans Association, the Air Force Sergeants Association, AMVETS, the Military Officers of America Association, the Association of the United States Army, the National Military Family Association, and the Retired Enlisted Association.” “I thank these organizations for their support. Our veterans have earned VA health care as well as the liberty to choose whatever other coverage they prefer.” To see veteran service organizations’ letters of support, click HERE. ------------------------- Post your comment on this story using Intense Debate ..... ------------------------- Don't forget to read all of today's VA
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