HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS - from VA WATCHDOG DOT ORG Information from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. http://www.vawatchdog.org Bill Would Restrict Veterans' Health Care Options -- 11-06-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva110609-1.htm Buyer's "Heart is Heavy" after National Tragedy at Ft. Hood -- 11-05-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva110509-1.htm House Passes Boozman Bill to Improve Job Training Opportunities for Veterans -- 11-03-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva110309-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Advances Bills to Enhance Veteran Protections -- 10-28-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102809-2.htm Committee Approves Buyer Amendment to Elevate Priority Status of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses -- 10-28-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102809-1.htm Buyer Brings Industry Experts Together for VA Acquisition Roundtable -- 10-27-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102709-1.htm Landmark Legislative Victory for America's Veterans -- 10-22-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102209-3.htm Health Subcommittee Approves Brown's Bill for Service Dog Training Program Along with Legislation to Improve Assistance for Homeless Veterans -- 10-22-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102209-2.htm Buyer Seeks to Increase Businesses' Access to VA Procurement Contracts -- 10-22-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102209-1.htm Buyer Commends VA and U.S. Olympic Committee Joint Initiative to Expand Sports Therapy Programs for Disabled Veterans -- 10-21-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102109-2.htm Emergency Stipends Successfully Reach Veteran Students -- 10-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva102109-1.htm Secretary Shinseki Provides Update on the State of the VA to Congressional Panel -- 10-16-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva101609-1.htm Subcommittee Examines Inappropriate Billing Practices by VA -- 10-15-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva101509-1.htm Chairman Bob Filner Releases Statement on Agent Orange Decision -- 10-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva101409-3.htm Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Advances Bills to Enhance Veteran Protections -- 10-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva101409-2.htm Hall Leads Discussion on Proposed Regulation Change Regarding PTSD Determinations for Veterans -- 10-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva101409-1.htm House Passes Historic Bill to Secure Timely Funding for Veterans' Health Care -- 10-08-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva100809-1.htm Buyer and Michaud Team Up to Improve Career Opportunities for Veterans -- 10-06-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva100609-1.htm Veterans Groups Praise Buyer for his "Leadership and Advocacy" that Led to Protections for Veterans in Health Care Bill -- 10-05-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva100509-1.htm VA Provides Encouraging Progress Report on Going Green -- 10-02-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva100209-1.htm Committee Reviews Energy Efficiency Plans for VA -- 09-30-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva093009-1.htm Congressional Panel Spotlights Waste, Inappropriate Use of VA Resources -- 09-29-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092909-1.htm Buyer - GI Bill Backlog Foreseeable and Preventable - Applauds VA for Issuing "Emergency Payments" -- 09-28-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092809-1.htm Most - Not All - Veterans Getting Prescription Drugs They Need -- 09-25-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092509-1.htm Buyer Insists that Park Service Meet Higher Standard for Veterans' Graves -- 09-24-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092409-1.htm Buyer Secures a Major Victory for Veterans on Health Care Reform -- 09-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092309-2.htm Roe - Large Executive Bonuses Not Effective Use of VA Funding - Should be Linked to Measurable Performance -- 09-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva092309-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Holds Roundtable on Veterans' Treatment Courts -- 09-17-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091709-1.htm Filner Applauds VA Decision to Restart National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study -- 09-15-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091509-1.htm The American Legion Presents Legislative Agenda to Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees -- 09-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091409-2.htm Herseth Sandlin Urges Stronger Management Oversight of VA Projects -- 09-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091409-1.htm Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Holds Hearing on SPAWAR -- 09-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091009-2.htm Healthcare Reform Could Hurt Veterans -- 09-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva091009-1.htm Alarming Unemployment Rate for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans -- 09-09-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva090909-1.htm Buyer Responds to Controversy about VA's "Your Choices, Your Life" -- 08-24-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva082409-1.htm VA Inspector General Report Reveals Violations of Ethics and Public Trust -- 08-20-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva082009-1.htm Buyer - Obama Avoiding the Issue on how National Healthcare Reform Legislation could affect Veterans -- 08-17-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva081709-1.htm White House "Reality Check" Website doesn't tell the Whole "Reality" on how the Health Reform Bill would Effect Veterans - The Current Democrat Bill Harms Veterans -- 08-14-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva081409-1.htm Buyer - National Health Care Bill Could Still Harm Veterans -- 08-06-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva080609-1.htm Filner Bill Allows Elderly Veterans to Use Their Earned Medicare Dollars for VA Health Care -- 08-05-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva080509-2.htm California Veterans to Get Full GI Bill Benefit -- 08-05-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva080509-1.htm Veterans Organizations Voice Concerns Over National Health Care Proposal -- 07-31-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073109-5.htm Buyer Amendments Protect Veterans' Health Care Options and VA-DOD Authority -- 07-31-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073109-4.htm Buyer, Brown, and Michaud Introduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Veterans -- 07-31-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073109-3.htm VA's Limited Scope of Research Prevents Gulf War Vets From Getting the Benefit of the Doubt -- 07-31-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073109-2.htm VA Stumbles in Providing Vocational Rehab to Veterans -- 07-31-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073109-1.htm Paralympians Inspire Others to Be Better and Do More -- 07-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva073009-1.htm House Passes Buyer Bill to Improve Home Adaptation Grants for Disabled Veterans -- 07-29-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072909-1.htm House Approves Bipartisan Veterans' Bills -- 07-27-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072709-2.htm House Passes Bill to Provide Unprecedented Support to Veteran Caregivers -- 07-27-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072709-1.htm Critical Warning Signs Missed at Philly VA -- 07-23-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072309-1.htm Oversight Subcommittee Investigates Latest Patient Care Problem at VA -- 07-22-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072209-1.htm State Approving Agencies See Expanded Role Under Post 9-11 G.I. Bill -- 07-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072109-2.htm Hearing Spotlights Immediate Needs of Nation's Women Veterans -- 07-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva072109-1.htm Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Bill to Provide Training and Support for Veteran Caregivers -- 07-15-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071509-2.htm Veterans Committee Approves Bipartisan Legislation -- 07-15-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071509-1.htm Deadline Looms for VA-DOD Interagency Office on Military Electronic Health Records -- 07-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071409-3.htm House Honors WWII Hero, Approves VA Work Study Program -- 07-14-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071409-2.htm Much Remains to be Accomplished in Establishment of VA-DOD Interagency Office -- 07-14-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071409-1.htm House Votes to Strengthen Work Study Program for Returning Veterans -- 07-13-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071309-1.htm House Passes Advance Appropriations for Veterans Health Care in Veterans Funding Bill -- 07-10-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071009-4.htm House Approves Filner Amendment to Support Paralympic Program for Injured Vets -- 07-10-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071009-3.htm Buyer Efforts to Ensure Proper Funding of VA Health Care Rejected -- 07-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071009-2.htm Buyer Mystified by Striking Similarities in Filner Amendment -- 07-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva071009-1.htm Buyer Honored by Association for Service Disabled Veterans -- 07-09-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva070909-2.htm Health and DAMA Subcommittees Approve Legislation -- 07-09-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva070909-1.htm VA Inspector General Report Reveals Quality of Care Deficiencies -- 07-08-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva070809-1.htm VA Set for Start of Post 9-11 GI Bill on August 1 -- 06-26-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062609-2.htm Ranking Member Nails Down Commitment to Improve Veterans' Cemeteries -- 06-26-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062609-1.htm House Subcommittee Reviews Legislation to Provide Greater Support to Veterans and Survivors -- 06-25-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062509-1.htm Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Veterans' Life Insurance Bills -- 06-24-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062409-4.htm House Approves Veterans' Legislation -- 06-24-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062409-3.htm House Votes to Improve Care for Women Veterans -- 06-24-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062409-2.htm House Passes Historic Bill to Secure Timely Funding for Veterans' Health Care -- 06-24-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062409-1.htm House Subcommittee Reviews Claims Process for Veterans -- 06-23-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva062309-1.htm VA Addresses Failures of Contaminated Equipment Use -- 06-19-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061909-3.htm House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health Reviews Legislation -- 06-19-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061909-2.htm Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA's Disability Claims Processing System -- 06-19-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061909-1.htm Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Pending Legislation - Included Buyer Bill to Increase Veterans' Home Adaptations Grants -- 06-18-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061809-1.htm Report Confirms VA Endoscope Problem is Department-Wide -- 06-16-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061609-1.htm MEDIA ADVISORY - Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on VA Endoscope Procedures -- 06-12-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061209-2.htm CARES Process Lacks Transparency, Performance Measures -- 06-12-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061209-1.htm Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Historic Bill to Secure Timely Funding for Veterans' Health Care -- 06-10-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061009-3.htm Brown - Joint VA-Private Sector Efforts will Advance Medical Care for Veterans -- 06-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061009-2.htm Veterans Committee Approves Legislation - Buyer Perfecting Amendment to Advanced Appropriation Bill Included -- 06-10-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva061009-1.htm House Affirms Commitment to Nation's Veterans, Men and Women in Uniform -- 06-08-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060809-2.htm More Support for Caregivers of Veterans Needed -- 06-08-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060809-1.htm Buyer Statement on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day -- 06-05-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060509-1.htm Subcommittee Approves Women Veterans' Bill, Considers Support for Family Caregivers -- 06-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060409-4.htm Subcommittee Approves Pat Tillman Scholarship Bill -- 06-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060409-3.htm Buyer - VA's Utter Failure Jeopardizes Implementation of Post 9-11 GI Bill, Says VA Inspector General Report on Interagency Agreement Illustrates Need for Reform -- 06-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060409-2.htm Committee Assesses Progress in Ending Homelessness among Veterans - Overall numbers of homeless veterans have dropped by nearly half since 2002 -- 06-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060409-1.htm Too Many Unmet Needs for America's Veterans - Losing Veterans to our Streets -- 06-03-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060309-2.htm Buyer - Veterans Deserve the Support of America's Colleges and Universities, Encourages Participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program -- 06-03-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva060309-1.htm On this Memorial Day, we remember... -- 05-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva052109-3.htm Flying Tiger Testifies- "I came to seek equity" -- 05-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva052109-2.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Holds Roundtable to Address Issues Confronting Women Veterans -- 05-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva052109-1.htm As VA Reaches Out to Veterans, Health Care Access Issues Magnify -- 05-20-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva052009-2.htm VA Unresponsive to Questions, Needs of Gulf War Veterans -- 05-20-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva052009-1.htm House Approves Veterans' Legislation -- 05-19-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051909-2.htm House Passes Bills to Honor America's Veterans - A Congressional Thank You for Memorial Day -- 05-19-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051909-1.htm VA Inspector General Reveals Numerous Violations of Research Protections - Buyer Calls Continuing Consent Problems Serious -- 05-15-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051509-1.htm House Subcommittee Reviews Appellate Process for Veterans -- 05-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051409-2.htm Federal Contractors Not Taking Necessary Steps to Employ Veterans, Say Veterans Groups -- 05-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051409-1.htm Buyer Introduces Bill to Improve Veterans' Life Insurance -- 05-13-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051309-2.htm Private Sector Groups Present Cutting Edge Technology and Treatment Options for Veterans at Hearing -- 05-13-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051309-1.htm House Votes to Thank WWII Service of Merchant Mariners -- 05-12-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva051209-1.htm Congress Must Act to Restore Earned Benefits to All Vietnam Veterans - Including "Blue Water" Vets -- 05-08-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050809-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Approves Merchant Mariner Fund -- 05-07-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050709-1.htm Veterans' Affairs Committee Advances Legislation -- 05-06-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050609-1.htm Buyer, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Equity for Surviving Spouses -- 05-05-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050509-1.htm Buyer Briefed on VA Preparedness and Response to Swine Flu -- 05-01-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050109-2.htm Post 9-11 GI Bill -- 05-01-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva050109-1.htm Chairman Hall Holds Hearing to Discuss the COMBAT PTSD Act, H.R. 952 -- 04-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva043009-5.htm Filner Applauds Passage of Budget Resolution that Increases Veterans' Funding -- 04-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva043009-4.htm Care Coordination for Seriously Injured Veterans Improving -- 04-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva043009-3.htm Filner Holds Hearing on Advance Appropriations for Veterans' Health Care -- 04-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva043009-2.htm Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA Mental Health Services -- 04-30-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva043009-1.htm Subcommittee Seeks to Increase Contracts to Veteran-owned Businesses -- 04-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva042309-2.htm In Case You Missed It - Buyer Legislation Would Help Provide Jobs for Homeless Women Veterans -- 04-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva042309-1.htm Buyer - VA Collaborative Efforts Advance Medical Care for Veterans -- 04-21-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva042109-1.htm Buyer Rejects Anti-veteran Stereotype - Says Department of Homeland Security Report Mischaracterizes Veterans -- 04-15-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva041509-1.htm Buyer Proposal for VA-DoD Electronic Medical Record to be Implemented -- 04-09-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040909-2.htm "A Matter of Life and Death" -- 04-09-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040909-1.htm Chairman Filner Names Martin L. Herbert Majority Staff Director of Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee -- 04-06-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040609-1.htm Subcommittee Assesses VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment -- 04-02-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040209-3.htm Buyer Urges House to Adopt a Better Budget Plan for Veterans -- 04-02-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040209-2.htm Filner Applauds Passage of House Budget Resolution that Increases Veterans' Funding -- 04-02-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva040209-1.htm House Advances Important Veterans Bills -- 03-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva033009-3.htm House Approves Veterans' Legislation - Buyer's Amendment to Help Homeless Women Veterans with Children Included -- 03-30-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva033009-2.htm House Subcommittee Reviews Combat PTSD -- 03-30-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva033009-1.htm Buyer Receives Briefing on Improper Sterilization of VA Endoscopes -- 03-26-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva032609-1.htm Buyer Calls for Immediate IG Investigation -- 03-25-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva032509-3.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Approves Legislation -- 03-25-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva032509-2.htm Veterans' Affairs Committee Advances Legislation -- 03-25-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva032509-1.htm Filner Reintroduces Bill to Help Vietnam Veterans Suffering from Parkinson's Disease -- 03-23-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva032309-1.htm Health Subcommittee Reviews New and Existing Health Care Programs for Rural Veterans -- 03-19-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031909-3.htm Veterans' Affairs Subcommittees Advance Legislation to Improve Care and Benefits for Veterans -- 03-19-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031909-2.htm Health and Economic Opportunity Subcommittees Approve Legislation -- 03-19-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031909-1.htm VFW Presents Legislative Goals at Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees -- 03-18-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031809-4.htm President Obama Backs Off Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Veterans' Combat Injuries -- 03-18-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031809-3.htm Republicans Denounce Obama Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Combat Injuries -- 03-18-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031809-2.htm Buyer Calls for VA Inspector General Investigation of Alleged Wasteful Spending -- 03-18-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031809-1.htm DOD and VA Let Veterans with Eye Injuries Down -- 03-17-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031709-3.htm Statement from Chairman Bob Filner - Billing Our Heroes - It's DOA -- 03-17-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031709-2.htm Veterans Groups Present Legislative Goals at Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees -- 03-17-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031709-1.htm Buyer Continues to Agree that it is America's Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care to Wounded Veterans -- 03-16-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031609-3.htm Buyer Again Urges Obama Administration to Provide Assistance to Veteran Owned Businesses -- 03-16-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031609-2.htm Republicans Recommend Increases for VA Budget -- 03-16-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031609-1.htm Filner Releases Views on VA Budget Request -- 03-13-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031309-1.htm Obama Budget 2010 - Responding to the Needs of Our Veterans -- 03-12-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva031209-1.htm Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Reviews Legislation -- 03-09-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva030909-1.htm Veterans Groups Present Legislative Goals at Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees -- 03-06-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva030609-1.htm House Subcommittees Probe Mishandling of Veterans Disability Claims -- 03-04-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva030409-2.htm VA Document Tampering and Mishandling are Subjects of Oversight Hearing -- 03-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva030409-1.htm Health Subcommittee Reviews Legislation -- 03-03-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva030309-1.htm Obama Budget 2010 - Responding to the Needs of Our Veterans -- 02-26-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva022609-4.htm Boozman - Oversight of GI Bill Implementation Will Continue -- 02-26-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva022609-3.htm Filner Honored for Protecting Veterans' Education Benefits -- 02-26-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva022609-2.htm DAV Presents Legislative Agenda at Joint Hearing of House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees -- 02-26-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva022609-1.htm Finally, Equity for Filipino WWII Veterans -- 02-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021409-2.htm Filner Pledges to Fight for Budgets Worthy of Our Veterans -- 02-14-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021409-1.htm VETERANS ARE LOW PRIORITY IN STIMULUS PACKAGE -- 02-13-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021309-3.htm Filner and Akaka Reintroduce Legislation to Secure Timely Funding for Veterans' Health Care through Advance Appropriations -- 02-13-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021309-2.htm Filner Introduces Bill to Ensure Parity for Veterans Taking On-Line Courses -- 02-13-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021309-1.htm Congressional Leaders, Veterans Orgs and Former VA Official to Hold Press Conference Supporting Advanced Funding of Veteran's Health Care -- 02-11-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva021109-1.htm Filner Reintroduces Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act -- 02-09-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020909-1.htm "Shinseki Off to Great Start," says Filner -- 02-05-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020509-1.htm Committee Approves Final Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress -- 02-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020409-2.htm Secretary Shinseki Testifies on the State of the Department of Veterans Affairs -- 02-04-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020409-1.htm Filner Urges More Veterans Spending in Stimulus Package -- 02-02-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020209-2.htm Keeping the Promise - A Veterans Agenda for the 111th Congress -- 02-02-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva020209-1.htm Stimulus Package Provides Money to Filipinos over American Veterans -- 01-30-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva013009-1.htm Buyer's Plans to Create Jobs for Veterans Excluded from Stimulus Plan -- 01-28-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva012809-1.htm Advocates Agree Stimulus Should Include Veterans -- 01-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva012309-2.htm Committee Approves Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress -- 01-23-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva012309-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Adopts Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress and Officially Names Members -- 01-22-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva012209-1.htm FILNER APPLAUDS CONFIRMATION OF VA SECRETARY SHINSEKI -- 01-21-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva012109-1.htm Congressional Leaders Adopt Buyer's Plan to Include Veterans in Stimulus Package -- 01-15-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva011509-2.htm FILNER APPALLED BY LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY, LEADERSHIP AT VA -- 01-15-2009 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva011509-1.htm Bipartisan VA Energy Bill Introduced -- 01-08-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva010809-2.htm Buyer Introduces Noble Warrior Initiatives -- 01-08-2009 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva010809-1.htm Buyer - Stimulus Package Should Include Veterans -- 12-29-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva122908-1.htm Filner Discusses Veterans Issues on Dr. Phil Show -- 12-17-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva121708-1.htm House Republicans Reappoint Buyer as Ranking Member -- 12-10-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva121008-1.htm Filner Pleased With Obama Pick of General Shinseki to Run Troubled VA -- 12-08-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva120808-1.htm Buyer Disappointed that Peake Will not Remain VA Secretary -- 12-07-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva120708-1.htm Filner Re-elected Chair of House Vets Committee -- 11-20-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva112008-1.htm Buyer - VA Shredding Unacceptable -- 11-19-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva111908-3.htm Filner to VA - Confidence in VA Completely Shattered by Recent Document Shredding -- 11-19-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva111908-2.htm Full Committee Roundtable -- "CRISIS - The VA Shreds Veterans' Confidence" -- 11-19-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva111908-1.htm Herseth Sandlin Continues to Monitor Progress of New G.I. Bill -- 11-18-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva111808-1.htm A Veterans Day Message From Ranking Member Buyer -- 11-07-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva110708-1.htm 110th Congress Record of Veterans Legislation -- 10-27-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva102708-1.htm Filner Victorious in Fight for Expansion of Veterans' Health Care and Benefits -- 10-14-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva101408-2.htm Congressman Filner's Bill Extends Purple Heart to All Deceased Prisoners of War -- 10-14-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva101408-1.htm GAO Report Assesses VA's Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program -- 10-08-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva100808-1.htm Filner Applauds Enactment of Veterans' Spending Bill -- 10-01-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva100108-1.htm Buyer among Paralyzed Veterans of America Honorees -- 09-26-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva092608-1.htm House Approves Omnibus Measures for Veterans' Health Care and Benefits -- 09-25-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva092508-1.htm Filner Leads House in Passage of Comprehensive Veterans' Bills -- 09-24-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva092408-1.htm House Approves Veterans' Measures -- 09-23-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva092308-1.htm Veterans Benefit Administration in Need of Improved Training, Performance Management and Accountability -- 09-19-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091908-1.htm Buyer Introduces VA Energy Sustainability Bill -- 09-18-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091808-3.htm Chairman Filner Introduces Legislation to End Delays and Stop Budget Shortfalls for Veterans Health Care Funding -- 09-18-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091808-2.htm House Passes Legislation to Honor Nation's Veterans -- 09-18-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091808-1.htm House Votes to Name Two VA Facilities in Honor of Heroic Veterans -- 09-17-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091708-3.htm World War II Filipino Veterans' Benefits Bill Ordered Referred -- 09-17-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091708-2.htm Subcommittee Continues to Monitor VA Suicide Prevention Efforts -- 09-17-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091708-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee Assesses Suicide Prevention Efforts at the VA -- 09-16-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091608-2.htm House Veterans' Subcommittee Raises Concerns about VA Approach to Implementing New G.I. Bill Benefits -- 09-16-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091608-1.htm The Veterans' Affairs Committees of the House and Senate Hold a Joint Hearing for The American Legion to Present Legislative Priorities -- 09-15-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091508-1.htm Buyer Commends The American Legion -- 09-12-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091208-2.htm Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of the Post 9-11 GI Bill -- 09-12-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091208-1.htm House Approves Three Bipartisan Veterans' Bills -- 09-11-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva091108-1.htm Buyer Praises VA Initiatives in Preparing for Hurricane Gustav -- 08-31-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva083108-1.htm Buyer Amendment Would Fund Alternative Fueling Stations at VA Hospitals -- 08-01-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva080108-3.htm House Approves Military Construction-VA Appropriations for 2009 -- 08-01-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva080108-2.htm House Approves Four Veterans' Bills -- 08-01-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva080108-1.htm House Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Improve Veterans Care and Augment Needed Services -- 07-31-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva073108-2.htm VA Spends Billions on "Miscellaneous Expenditures" -- 07-31-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva073108-1.htm House Approves Three Bills to Improve Veterans' Programs -- 07-30-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva073008-1.htm REPRESENTATIVES BRADY AND FILNER CRITICAL OF VA LIMITATIONS ON VOTER REGISTRATION -- 07-25-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva072508-1.htm Important Veterans Provisions Included in Comprehensive Housing Bill -- 07-24-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva072408-1.htm Congress Must Act to Restore Earned Benefits to All Vietnam Veterans - Including "Blue Water" Vets -- 07-23-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva072308-1.htm Agent Orange Equity Act Press Conference, Wednesday, July 23 -- 07-18-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071808-1.htm House Veterans Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislative Package to Improve Veterans Care and Augment Needed Services -- 07-16-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071608-3.htm VA Committee Unanimously Approves Seven Veterans' Measures -- 07-16-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071608-2.htm O and I Subcommittee Looks at VA Media Outreach to Veterans -- 07-16-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071608-1.htm VA Details New Suicide Awareness Campaign at House Veterans Oversight Hearing -- 07-15-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071508-2.htm Understanding the Journey of War Veterans - Injured Veterans Focus of Inspirational Documentary -- 07-15-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071508-1.htm Improvement Needed for Rehab Program at VA -- 07-10-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071008-5.htm Subcommittee Approves Legislation to Increase Access for Mental Health Care for Veterans' Families -- 07-10-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071008-4.htm Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Assesses VA Independent Living Services -- 07-10-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071008-3.htm Health Subcommittee Approves Six Bills -- 07-10-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071008-2.htm Buyer Calls for Nationwide Investigation, Says Veteran Research Volunteers Must be Warned of Risks -- 07-10-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva071008-1.htm First - DO NO HARM -- 07-09-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva070908-1.htm New G.I. Bill for Nation's Veterans Becomes Law -- 06-30-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva063008-1.htm House of Representatives Votes to Name VA Facilities after Heroic Veterans -- 06-26-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062608-3.htm House Approves Veterans' Legislation -- 06-26-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062608-2.htm Subcommittee Holds Mark-up to Approve Legislation -- 06-26-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062608-1.htm Subcommittee Looks at Reintegration of National Guard and Reserves -- 06-25-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062508-1.htm Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - When the National Guard and Reserves Come Home -- 06-24-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062408-1.htm Subcommittee Reviews Bills to Improve Quality of Life for Returning Veterans -- 06-23-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva062308-1.htm Diverse Issues Face Veterans and Their Families -- 06-19-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061908-1.htm Filner to the VA - Suspend drug study IMMEDIATELY - IT MAY CAUSE SUICIDE -- 06-17-2008 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061708-3.htm Buyer Introduces Veterans and Survivors Dental Insurance Act of 2008 -- 06-17-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061708-2.htm Buyer Calls for Investigation Regarding Potentially Harmful Drug Testing on Veterans -- 06-17-2008 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061708-1.htm Committee Approves Subcommittee Assignments for Scalise, Buchanan -- 06-12-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061208-1.htm House Passes Measure to Designate National D-Day Remembrance Day -- 06-11-2008 #4 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061108-4.htm Committee Examines VA-DOD Progress on Improvements for Wounded Warriors -- 06-11-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061108-3.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Approves Legislation to Establish Epilepsy Centers of Excellence -- 06-11-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061108-2.htm House of Representatives Passes Veterans Legislation -- 06-11-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061108-1.htm House Passes Measure in Honor of Disabled Veterans -- 06-10-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva061008-1.htm Remembering June 6, 1944 -- 06-06-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva060608-1.htm Health Subcommittee Reviews Legislation to Bolster Health Care for Veterans -- 06-05-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva060508-1.htm Buyer Issues Statement on Medal of Honor Recipient, Specialist Ross A. McGinnis -- 06-02-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva060208-1.htm Buyer Concerned over GAO Report on VA Training Programs -- 05-28-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052808-1.htm Gold Star Wives Present Appreciation Award to Ranking Member Buyer -- 05-23-2008 #4 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052308-4.htm Subcommittee Examines VA Benefits Outreach Efforts -- 05-23-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052308-3.htm Subcommittee Examines VA Health Care Workforce Challenges -- 05-23-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052308-2.htm "VA Blue Ribbon Commissions on Suicide an Insufficient Response," says Filner -- 05-23-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052308-1.htm Remembering the Sacrifices of Our Veterans' -- 05-22-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052208-2.htm House Passes Additional Bipartisan Veterans' Measures -- 05-22-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052208-1.htm House of Representatives Passes Veterans Legislation -- 05-21-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052108-1.htm House Passes Bipartisan Veterans' Legislation -- 05-20-2008 #1 REPBULICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva052008-1.htm Buyer Demands Investigation of Disturbing VA Email Message -- 05-19-2008 #1 REPBULICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva051908-1.htm War Supplemental Bill Includes 'Post- 9-11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act' -- 05-15-2008 #1 REPBULICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva051508-1.htm Chairman Filner Statement on Veterans Provisions in Housing Legislation -- 05-08-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva050808-1.htm Buyer - Focus on Suicide Prevention and Treatment for At Risk Veterans -- 05-07-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva050708-1.htm The Truth About Veterans' Suicides -- 05-06-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva050608-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner provided the following statement -- 05-01-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva050108-1.htm VA Committee Approves Benefit and Health Legislation -- 04-30-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva043008-1.htm Subcommittee Approves Legislation on Benefit Bills -- 04-23-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva042308-1.htm Subcommittee Examines Ways to Enhance Access for Veterans in Rural Areas -- 04-22-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva042208-1.htm Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Reviews Legislation to Improve Transition for Returning Service Members and Veterans -- 04-16-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva041608-2.htm Subcommittee Considers Measures to Improve Veterans' Occupational Opportunities -- 04-16-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva041608-1.htm Subcommittee Examines Measures to Improve Delivery of VA Health Care -- 04-15-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva041508-1.htm Bipartisan Bill Holds Potential Fundamental Improvements for Veterans -- 04-11-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva041108-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Reviews Historic Legislation to Reform the VA Benefits Claims Processing System -- 04-10-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva041008-1.htm Our Homeless Heroes - A Moral Disgrace for Our Nation -- 04-09-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040908-2.htm Committee Looks at Successful Programs to Help Homeless Veterans -- 04-09-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040908-1.htm House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees Hold Joint Hearing -- 04-03-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040308-3.htm Veterans' Groups Present Legislative Priorities -- 04-03-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040308-2.htm Growing Number of Veterans Suffer From TBI Related Vision Issues -- 04-03-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040308-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Holds Oversight Hearing to Address Vision Needs of Veterans with TBI -- 04-02-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040208-1.htm More Research Needed on Effective and Comprehensive PTSD Treatment -- 04-01-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva040108-1.htm Brown-Waite, Stearns Concerned About Challenges Seriously Wounded Face Following VA In-Patient Care -- 03-14-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031408-1.htm Chairman Filner Lauds Passage of Budget -- 03-13-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031308-3.htm House Veterans' Affairs Committee Holds Oversight Hearing to Examine Care of Seriously Wounded Veterans -- 03-13-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031308-2.htm Boozman Eager for Progress Made to U.S. Paralympic Military Program -- 03-13-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031308-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee Examines Treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Associated Mental Health Conditions at the VA -- 03-11-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031108-1.htm Buyer Introduces Veterans Mortgage Stimulus Clarification Act of 2008 -- 03-10-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva031008-1.htm Veterans' Groups Present Legislative Priorities -- 03-06-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva030608-2.htm House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees Hold Joint Hearing -- 03-06-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva030608-1.htm House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees Hold Joint Hearing -- 03-04-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva030408-3.htm House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees Hold Joint Hearing -- 03-04-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva030408-2.htm VFW and DAV Present Legislative Priorities -- 03-04-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva030408-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee Explores Expanding Mental Health Services for Families of Veterans -- 02-28-2008 #5 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022808-5.htm Will Our Veterans Survive the Housing Crisis -- 02-28-2008 #4 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022808-4.htm Veterans' Committee Republicans Recommend Reasonable Increases for VA -- 02-28-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022808-3.htm Boozman Seeks to Reduce the Impact of the Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis on Veterans -- 02-28-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022808-2.htm Buyer and Burr Push for Fundamental Improvements for DOD-VA Disability Systems -- 02-28-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022808-1.htm Miller Seeks to Provide Additional VA Health Care Facilities -- 02-27-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022708-2.htm House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA Construction for 2009 -- 02-27-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022708-1.htm VA Disability Rating System in Need of Comprehensive and Immediate Repair -- 02-26-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022608-2.htm Lamborn - "Veterans must be fairly compensated for their sacrifices" -- 02-26-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva022608-1.htm House Honors Blind Veterans -- 02-15-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021508-1.htm "VA's Claims Processing System is in Need of 21st Century Reform" -- 02-14-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021408-3.htm House of Representatives Offers National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans -- 02-14-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021408-2.htm Brown-Waite Ensures VA has Resources to Perform Health Care Inspections, Investigations -- 02-14-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021408-1.htm House Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Reviews Expiring Programs at the VA -- 02-13-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021308-3.htm Bush Budget 2009 - Misplaced Priorities for America's Veterans -- 02-13-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021308-2.htm Boozman Seeks to Improve Expiring Veterans' Programs -- 02-13-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva021308-1.htm Secretary Peake Presents Budget Proposal to VA Committee -- 02-07-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva020708-2.htm Bush Budget 2009 - Failing to Respond to the Needs of Our Veterans -- 02-07-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva020708-1.htm Veterans Group Recognizes Filner as "Legislator of the Year" -- 02-06-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva020608-1.htm No New Taxes for America's Veterans -- 02-05-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva020508-1.htm Veteran Laments VA Claims Process - "We Are Not Alone" -- 01-29-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva012908-2.htm VA Inspector General - Marion VA Was In Disarray -- 01-29-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva012908-1.htm New Law Improves VA Health Care for America's Returning Service Members and Veterans -- 01-28-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva012808-2.htm Buyer and Michaud Call on Leaders of Both Parties to Remember Veterans in Stimulus Bill -- 01-28-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva012808-1.htm Additional Veterans' Funding -- 01-17-2008 #4 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva011708-4.htm House Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Reviews Legislation to Update the Montgomery G.I. Bill -- 01-17-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva011708-3.htm Boozman Seeks to Improve Veterans' Education Benefits -- 01-17-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva011708-2.htm VA Subcommittee Considers Measures to Improve Health Care -- 01-17-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/hcva08/hcva011708-1.htm