SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS -- from Larry Scott of VA Watchdog dot Org

SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS -- from Larry Scott of VA Watchdog dot Org Press releases from the Senate CVA. http://www.vawatchdog.org AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON PENDING VETERANS' BENEFITS LEGISLATION -- 05-07-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050708-3.htm Burr Applauds Senate Committee Approval Of National Parks Discount For Veterans, Soldiers -- 05-07-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050708-2.htm Senate Veterans' Committee Hears Testimony On Education And Disability Modernization Legislation -- 05-07-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050708-1.htm Senate Veterans' Committee To Consider Education, Disability Modernization Legislation -- 05-06-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050608-2.htm MORE DATA ON VETERAN SUICIDES DISCLOSED -- 05-06-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050608-1.htm INVESTIGATION OF VETERANS NONPROFIT RESEARCH CORPORATIONS FINDS NEED FOR STRONGER OVERSIGHT -- 05-05-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050508-3.htm AKAKA DISCUSSES VETERAN SUICIDES WITH VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY -- 05-05-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050508-2.htm Burr Praises Opening of New VA Clinic in Hamlet -- 05-05-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050508-1.htm Burr Applauds Opening Of New VA Clinic In Jacksonville -- 05-02-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050208-3.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MEDICAL PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION -- 05-02-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050208-2.htm SENATORS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR NATIONAL CENTER ON PTSD -- 05-02-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050208-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP VETERANS REFINANCE HOMES -- 05-01-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050108-2.htm FOLLOW UP INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION FINDS UNMET NEEDS AMONG VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY -- 05-01-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva050108-1.htm SENATORS CALL FOR ACTION TO IMPROVE VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH CARE -- 04-30-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva043008-2.htm MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, HUNDREDS OF IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS CALL FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF WEBB GI BILL -- 04-30-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva043008-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO CONTINUE OVERSIGHT FOR TROOPS RETURNING FROM COMBAT INTO NEXT ADMINISTRATION -- 04-29-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042908-1.htm Senate To Consider Burr Amendment To Veterans Bill -- 04-24-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042408-2.htm SENATE PASSES VETERANS BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007 -- 04-24-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042408-1.htm AKAKA PUSHES VA, DEFENSE SECRETARIES ON TRANSITION OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND ACCURATE DATA TO PREVENT SUICIDES -- 04-23-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042308-1.htm Graham, Burr, McCain Unveil Legislation to Assist Servicemembers, Veterans, Guardsmen and Reservists with Increased Education Benefits -- 04-22-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042208-3.htm AKAKA CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF VA MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER KATZ -- 04-22-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042208-2.htm SENATE VOTES 94-0 TO DEBATE THE VETERANS BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007 -- 04-22-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042208-1.htm AKAKA URGES CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE VETERANS' BILL -- 04-21-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva042108-1.htm CLOTURE FILED ON VETERANS BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007 -- 04-18-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva041808-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES VETERANS' REHABILITATION LEGISLATION -- 04-15-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva041508-1.htm Burr Applauds Veterans' Provisions in Housing Bill -- 04-10-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva041008-3.htm VETERANS' HOUSING PACKAGE PASSES SENATE -- 04-10-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva041008-2.htm FOLLOWING REVISIONS, AKAKA TO COSPONSOR WEBB GI BILL -- 04-10-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva041008-1.htm AKAKA CHAIRS HEARING ON STRENGTHENING VA'S HIRING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS -- 04-09-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040908-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES VETERANS COMPENSATION EQUITY BILL -- 04-07-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040708-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL REQUIRING VA-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH RURAL, MINORITY, AND UNDERSERVED VETERANS -- 04-04-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040408-2.htm VETERANS AND MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR STRONGER VA BUDGET -- 04-04-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040408-1.htm PURPLE HEART VETERANS GIVE AKAKA LEADERSHIP AWARD -- 04-03-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040308-1.htm AKAKA SUBMITS VETERANS' MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION BILL -- 04-02-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040208-1.htm AKAKA AND SANDERS MEET WITH VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY PEAKE -- 04-01-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva040108-1.htm SENATE AND HOUSE VETERANS COMMITTEES URGE VA TO OPEN ITS DOORS TO MIDDLE-INCOME VETERANS -- 03-14-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031408-2.htm SENATE PASSES BUDGET RESOLUTION WITH BILLIONS MORE FOR VETERANS -- 03-14-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031408-1.htm AKAKA SEEKS IMPROVED HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS -- 03-13-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031308-1.htm AKAKA SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR VETERANS IN SENATE FLOOR SPEECH -- 03-12-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031208-3.htm AKAKA AND SENATE LEADERSHIP PROMOTE STRONGER VETERANS' BUDGET -- 03-12-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031208-2.htm AKAKA BLOGS ON HEARING FOR FAMILIES OF WOUNDED WARRIORS -- 03-12-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031208-1.htm Burr Calls For Improved, Seamless Care For Veterans -- 03-11-2008 #4 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031108-4.htm DEMOCRATS, VETERANS TO DISCUSS HOW BUDGET SERVES NATION'S SERVICE-MEMBERS -- 03-11-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031108-3.htm FAMILIES OF WOUNDED IRAQ WAR VETERANS APPEAR BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE -- 03-11-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031108-2.htm AKAKA OP-ED CALLS ATTENTION TO NEED FOR GI BILL REVIEW -- 03-11-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031108-1.htm Senate Veterans' Committee To Hold Hearing On Wounded Warrior Family Programs -- 03-10-2008 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031008-2.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL ALLOWING VETERANS TO CHALLENGE VA DISABILITY RATING SCHEDULE -- 03-10-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva031008-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS DECLINING NUMBER OF HOMELESS VETERANS -- 03-07-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030708-1.htm Senate, House Veterans' Committees To Hear Proposals From Veterans Organizations Groups to offer views on legislation and FY 2009 budget -- 03-06-2008 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030608-3.htm PARALYZED AND BLINDED VETERANS GROUPS OPPOSE PROPOSED CUTS TO VA RESEARCH -- 03-06-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030608-2.htm VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS REJECT TWO-TIERED DISABILITY SYSTEM -- 03-06-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030608-1.htm AKAKA, VFW AGREE AT JOINT HOUSE-SENATE HEARING - VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES MUST BE A TOP PRIORITY -- 03-05-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030508-1.htm DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS UNDERSCORE VA HEALTH CARE FUNDING ISSUES IN JOINT HOUSE-SENATE HEARING -- 03-04-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva030408-1.htm FEINGOLD, AKAKA FIGHT FOR VETERAN HEALTH CARE -- 02-29-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022908-1.htm STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF UNDER SECRETARY FOR BENEFITS FROM VA -- 02-28-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022808-1.htm AKAKA HEARS EXPERT TESTIMONY ON PTSD AND VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION -- 02-27-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022708-1.htm Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Budget Views and Estimates for Veterans' Programs for Fiscal Year 2009 -- 02-22-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022208-2.htm CHAIRMAN AKAKA AND MAJORITY MEMBERS OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PROVIDE BUDGET VIEWS AND ESTIMATES -- 02-22-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022208-1.htm AKAKA URGES SUCCESSION PLAN FOR DOD-VA SENIOR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE -- 02-20-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva022008-1.htm DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IMPLEMENTS AKAKA USERRA RECOMMENDATIONS -- 02-15-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva021508-2.htm VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD ON ACTIVE DUTY NO LONGER REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FURTHER EVIDENCE OF PTSD -- 02-15-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva021508-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON VETERANS' FUNDING -- 02-13-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva021308-1.htm AKAKA COMMENTS ON MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SCREENING HIGHLIGHTED IN GAO REPORT -- 02-08-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020808-2.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES COST-OF-LIVING-INCREASE FOR DISABLED VETERANS -- 02-08-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020808-1.htm AKAKA RESPONDS TO REPORTS ABOUT FORT DRUM -- 02-07-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020708-1.htm AKAKA DISAPPOINTED BY PROPOSED VETERANS' BUDGET -- 02-05-2008 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020508-3.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON VETERANS' REHABILITATION -- 02-05-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020508-2.htm SENATORS CALL FOR IMPROVED COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY -- 02-05-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva020508-1.htm AKAKA PRAISES MAJOR INCREASE IN TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR DISABLED VETERANS -- 01-31-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva013108-1.htm AKAKA COMMENTS ON REPORT LINKING MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND PTSD -- 01-30-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva013008-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS ENACTMENT OF DEFENSE BILL PROVISIONS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS -- 01-29-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012908-2.htm AKAKA APPALLED BY REPORT REVEALING DEADLY SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT VA HOSPITAL -- 01-29-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012908-1.htm AKAKA AND SANDERS CALL FOR MORE PTSD CENTER FUNDING -- 01-25-2008 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012508-2.htm AKAKA TROUBLED BY REPORT ON TROOPS' POST-DEPLOYMENT HEALTH REASSESSMENTS -- 01-25-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012508-1.htm AKAKA CHAIRS HEARING ON COMPENSATION OF DISABLED VETERANS -- 01-24-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012408-1.htm Senate VA Committee To Examine Disability Benefits Commission Recommendations -- 01-23-2008 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012308-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS HISTORIC FUNDING INCREASE FOR VETERANS -- 01-22-2008 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva012208-1.htm KENNEDY, AKAKA FIGHT FOR THE WORKPLACE RIGHTS OF VETERANS -- 12-13-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva121307-2.htm SENATE VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF DR. JAMES PEAKE -- 12-13-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva121307-1.htm CONFIRMATION VOTE TOMORROW ON PEAKE NOMINATION TO HEAD VA -- 12-12-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva121207-2.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS DEFENSE BILL PROVISIONS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS -- 12-12-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva121207-1.htm AKAKA-WEBB TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS AMENDMENT PASSES CONFERENCE -- 12-11-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva121107-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS INITIATION OF PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND OTHER CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS -- 12-06-2007 #4 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva120607-4.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS NEW PROGRAM FOR VETERANS' CAREGIVERS ON NEIGHBOR ISLANDS AND RURAL OAHU -- 12-06-2007 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva120607-3.htm Burr Urges Swift Action on VA Nominee -- 12-06-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva120607-2.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON NOMINATION OF DR. JAMES PEAKE TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS -- 12-06-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva120607-1.htm SENATE VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES HEARING ON NOMINATION OF DR. JAMES PEAKE -- 11-16-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva111607-2.htm SENATE VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE APPROVES NOMINATION OF MICHAEL W. HAGER -- 11-16-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva111607-1.htm AKAKA URGES SENATE ACTION ON VETERANS LEGISLATION -- 11-14-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva111407-2.htm AKAKA VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH BILL APPROVED BY COMMITTEE -- 11-14-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva111407-1.htm VETERANS DAY 2007 Floor Statement -- 11-13-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva111307-1.htm Honor Our Nation's Veterans -- 11-09-2007 #4 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110907-4.htm AKAKA HOLDS OVERSIGHT HEARING ON VETERANS CLAIMS APPEALS COURT -- 11-09-2007 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110907-3.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES COMPENSATION FOR COMBAT VETERANS ACT -- 11-09-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110907-2.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS SIGNING OF COLA INCREASE FOR DISABLED VETERANS -- 11-09-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110907-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS SIGNING OF VETERANS' SUICIDE PREVENTION BILL -- 11-07-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110707-2.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON VA CREDENTIALING OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS -- 11-07-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110707-1.htm Wednesday Hearing to Examine U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims -- 11-06-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110607-1.htm SENATE PASSES COMPENSATION REFORM FOR BLINDED VETERANS -- 11-05-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110507-1.htm Burr Praises Passage of Bill Renaming Asheville Veterans Center -- 11-02-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva110207-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS OVERSIGHT HEARING ON VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS -- 10-31-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva103107-2.htm BURR CALLS ON EMPLOYERS TO PROTECT JOBS OF DEPLOYED TROOPS AND FAMILIES OF WOUNDED SERVICEMEMBERS -- 10-31-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva103107-1.htm HEARING WEDNESDAY WILL FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT ISSUES IMPACTING VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL -- 10-30-2007 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva103007-3.htm SENATOR RICHARD BURR WELCOMES NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL JAMES B. PEAKE RET. M.D. -- 10-30-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva103007-2.htm AKAKA COMMENTS ON VA SECRETARY NOMINEE DR. JAMES PEAKE -- 10-30-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva103007-1.htm BURR ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO CONSIDER VACCINATION -- 10-26-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva102607-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE VETERANS' CARE -- 10-24-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva102407-1.htm VETERANS LEGISLATION TO BE FOCUS OF WEDNESDAY HEARING -- 10-23-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva102307-1.htm AKAKA URGES BUSH TO ORGANIZE GOP SUPPORT FOR VETERANS' CARE LEGISLATION -- 10-22-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva102207-1.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR VETERANS -- 10-19-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101907-2.htm BURR APPLAUDS UNANIMOUS VOTE FOR COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND SURVIVORS -- 10-19-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101907-1.htm BURR APPLAUDS 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA'S HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS -- 10-18-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101807-1.htm SEN. BURR COMMITS TO WORKING ON VA REFORM PROPOSALS -- 10-17-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101707-1.htm SEN. BOB DOLE AND SECRETARY DONNA SHALALA TO TESTIFY AT WEDNESDAY HEARING ON VETERANS ISSUES -- 10-16-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101607-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO ENHANCE VA PAIN CARE -- 10-15-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101507-2.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH BILL -- 10-15-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva101507-1.htm AKAKA COMMENTS ON VETERANS' DISABILITY BENEFITS COMMISSION REPORT -- 10-03-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva100307-2.htm BURR RESPONDS TO VETERANS' DISABILITY BENEFITS COMMISSION REPORT -- 10-03-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva100307-1.htm COMMITTEE APPROVES PAUL HUTTER TO BE LEAD LAWYER FOR VA -- 10-02-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva100207-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON THE NOMINATION OF PAUL HUTTER TO BE VA'S GENERAL COUNSEL -- 09-27-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092707-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS OVERSIGHT HEARING ON GULF WAR ILLNESSES -- 09-25-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092507-2.htm BURR CALLS FOR MORE TREATMENT OF THOSE WITH GULF WAR ILLNESS -- 09-25-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092507-1.htm GULF WAR ILLNESSES WILL BE SUBJECT OF TUESDAY'S HEARING -- 09-24-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092407-1.htm NATION READIES FOR NATIONAL POW-MIA RECOGNITION DAY -- 09-20-2007 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092007-3.htm SEN. BURR ENCOURAGES DEFENSE DEPARTMENT AND VA TO SPEED UP MEDICAL RECORD INTEGRATION -- 09-20-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092007-2.htm Chairman Akaka's Opening Statement from the Joint Hearing to Receive the 2007 Legislative Presentation by The American Legion -- 09-20-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva092007-1.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON VA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- 09-19-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091907-1.htm NEW GAO REPORT ON VETERANS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO BE MAJOR FOCUS OF WEDNESDAY'S HEARING -- 09-18-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091807-2.htm AKAKA APPLAUDS NEW LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS FOR HAWAII'S VETERANS -- 09-18-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091807-1.htm CHAIRMAN AKAKA'S FLOOR STATEMENT EXPLAINING "BY REQUEST" LEGISLATION -- 09-12-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091207-1.htm SEN. RICHARD BURR CHOSEN TO LEAD REPUBLICANS ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -- 09-11-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091107-1.htm INSPECTOR GENERAL SAYS VA CONTINUES TO SKEW ITS WAITING TIME STATS -- 09-10-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva091007-1.htm NEW LEGISLATION WOULD CREATE SIX EPILEPSY CENTERS FOR THE VA -- 08-06-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva080607-1.htm SEN. CRAIG SEEKS SEPTEMBER HEARING ON DOLE-SHALALA REPORT -- 08-03-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva080307-1.htm AKAKA CHAIRS HEARING ON EDUCATION NEEDS FACING VETERANS -- 08-01-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva080107-1.htm AKAKA COMMENDS VA'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE FOR VETERANS -- 07-31-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva073107-1.htm TUESDAY HEARING TO EXAMINE EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR VETERANS, GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS, AND DEPENDENTS -- 07-30-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva073007-1.htm SENATOR AKAKA PRAISES PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO ASSIST WOUNDED WARRIORS -- 07-26-2007 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072607-3.htm SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS HOLDS HEARING ON VA HEALTH CARE FUNDING -- 07-26-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072607-2.htm SENATE PASSES SEN. CRAIG'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY LEGISLATION -- 07-26-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072607-1.htm CRAIG ISSUES WARNING ABOUT MANDATORY FUNDING FOR VA -- 07-25-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072507-1.htm SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROVES THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES L. HOPKINS III -- 07-24-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072407-2.htm WEDNESDAY HEARING TO EXAMINE VA HEALTHCARE FUNDING -- 07-24-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva072407-1.htm CRAIG'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AMENDMENT ADOPTED -- 07-17-2007 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071707-3.htm SEN. CRAIG PRAISES VA SECRETARY JIM NICHOLSON -- 07-17-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071707-2.htm AKAKA STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS -- 07-17-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071707-1.htm TUESDAY HEARING TO EXAMINE EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR VETERANS, GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS, AND DEPENDENTS -- 07-16-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071607-1.htm CRAIG SEEKS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE -- 07-13-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071307-1.htm SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES AKAKA AMENDMENT TO ASSIST WOUNDED WARRIORS -- 07-12-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva071207-1.htm Craig Moves To Protect Veterans' Healthcare -- 07-09-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva070907-1.htm AKAKA ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO AID SEAMLESS TRANSITION FOR THOSE LEAVING MILITARY SERVICE -- 06-27-2007 #4 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva062707-4.htm SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS HOLDS HEARING ON THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES L. HOPKINS III -- 06-27-2007 #3 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva062707-3.htm AKAKA LEGISLATION RE-OPENS VA SYSTEM TO ALL VETERANS -- 06-27-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva062707-2.htm CRAIG MOVES TO PROTECT VETERANS' HEALTHCARE -- 06-27-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva062707-1.htm SEN. CRAIG TO SEEK TO AMEND VETERANS' LEGISLATION WEDNESDAY -- 06-26-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva062607-1.htm NEW PROGRAMS TO HELP VETERANS GET JOBS AND LAUNCH BUSINESSES EARN CRAIG'S PRAISE -- 06-13-2007 #3 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva061307-3.htm AKAKA CHAIRS HEARING ON EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF RETURNING SERVICEMEMBERS -- 06-13-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva061307-2.htm CRAIG ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF ON VETERANS' COMMITTEE -- 06-13-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva061307-1.htm CRAIG RECEIVES AWARD FOR WORKING TO END HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS -- 06-12-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva061207-1.htm LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN AKAKA PROMPTS VA TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE ASSISTANCE FOR BIG ISLAND VETERANS -- 06-08-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva060807-2.htm AKAKA VISITS VETERANS COURT -- 06-08-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva060807-1.htm CRAIG AND AKAKA CALL FOR MORE MONEY FOR MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH -- 06-07-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva060707-1.htm AKAKA AND CRAIG URGE INCREASED FUNDING FOR VA RESEARCH -- 06-06-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva060607-1.htm SEN. CRAIG ANNOUNCES NEW VA CLINIC WILL BE BASED IN COEUR d'ALENE IDAHO -- 05-31-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva053107-1.htm SEN. CRAIG HONORS FALLEN JAPANESE AMERICAN HERO WHO WAS HELD AT IDAHO RELOCATION CAMP -- 05-30-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva053007-1.htm COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROVES NOMINATION OF DR. MICHAEL KUSSMAN TO BE VA UNDERSECRETARY OF HEALTH -- 05-29-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052907-2.htm AKAKA PRAISES VA AGREEMENT TO NOTIFY INJURED VETS OF POTENTIAL MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT -- 05-29-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052907-1.htm ON MEMORIAL DAY IN ITALY, SEN. CRAIG HONORS IDAHO AVIATOR -- 05-28-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052807-1.htm CRAIG HONORS IDAHO VETERAN BURIED IN SOUTHERN FRANCE -- 05-27-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052707-1.htm SEN. CRAIG SPEAKS TO HUNDREDS IN FRANCE TO HONOR THE FIRST AMERICAN FIGHTER PILOTS -- 05-26-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052607-1.htm UPDATED INFORMATION - U.S. SEN. LARRY CRAIG AND VA SECRETARY JIM NICHOLSON TO LEAD MEMORIAL DELEGATION TO EUROPE -- 05-25-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052507-1.htm SEN. LARRY CRAIG AND AIDE HONORED BY WAR WIDOWS -- 05-24-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052407-1.htm INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LONG-TERM CARE FOR VETERANS -- 05-23-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052307-2.htm AKAKA LEGISLATION ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND COMBAT VETERANS' ACCESS TO CARE RECEIVE STRONG SUPPORT -- 05-23-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052307-1.htm U.S. SEN. LARRY CRAIG AND VA SECRETARY JIM NICHOLSON TO LEAD DELEGATION TO EUROPE -- 05-22-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva052207-1.htm The Right Way to Celebrate Memorial Day by Senator Larry Craig -- 05-18-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva051807-1.htm DR. MICHAEL KUSSMAN GETS STRONG SUPPORT AT CONFIRMATION HEARING -- 05-17-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva051707-1.htm CHAIRMAN AKAKA PRAISES PLACEMENT OF BLINDED CARE SPECIALIST FOR HAWAII VETERANS -- 05-16-2007 #2 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva051607-2.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING ON NOMINATION OF DR. MICHAEL KUSSMAN TO BE VETERANS AFFAIRS UNDER SECRETARY FOR HEALTH -- 05-16-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva051607-1.htm AKAKA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS -- 05-14-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva051407-1.htm CRAIG'S LEGISLATION IMPROVING WOUNDED WARRIOR BENEFIT PICKS UP SUPPORT AT HEARING -- 05-09-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050907-2.htm AKAKA HOLDS HEARING TO REVIEW VETERANS' BENEFITS LEGISLATION -- 05-09-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050907-1.htm AKAKA REACTS TO REPORT ON VA PTSD COMPENSATION -- 05-08-2007 #1 DEMOCRATIC - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050807-1.htm VETERANS SEEKING MORE EDUCATION WOULD BENEFIT UNDER SEN. CRAIG'S "Vet Ed" BILL -- 05-03-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050307-2.htm CRAIG BILL WILL IMPROVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT BY VA -- 05-03-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050307-1.htm SEVERELY DISABLED ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS WILL BENEFIT UNDER CRAIG'S MORTGAGE LEGISLATION -- 05-02-2007 #2 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050207-2.htm CRAIG'S BILL ENCOURAGES STATES TO DEVELOP PROGRAM TO BURY UNCLAIMED REMAINS OF VETERANS -- 05-02-2007 #1 REPUBLICAN - SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/scva07/scva050207-1.htm