| Miller Applauds Accomplishments In Support Of Veterans |
(Posted: 10/23/06)
Accomplishments in support of veterans
The House increased the veterans’ budget by 18 percent in the 109th Congress: The total VA budget has increased from approximately $66 billion in FY 05 passed in the 108th Congress to approximately $78 billion in FY 07, as passed by the House. This is an increase of $12 billion.
The House increased veterans medical care funding by 16 percent in the 109th Congress: Veterans medical care funding has risen from the $27.8 billion level passed in the 108th Congress to approximately $32.3 billion in FY 07 (not including collections), as passed by the House.
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