Congressman
John E. Peterson

Veterans

Congressman Peterson, VA Secy. Principi and Warren County Veterans

Through my position as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have worked to ensure that funding for veterans is not only increased, but that the funding is targeted to where it will serve best the veterans of the 5th District and the United States. This year, veterans funding was increased by $1.4 billion, bringing total spending on veterans health care to its highest level in history.

Bringing quality veterans care closer to the men and women of the 5th District is also one of my top priorities. I have met personally with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi about securing a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in the 5th District and remain actively involved in improving the conditions for the veterans I represent.

Giving the men and women who sacrificed so much while in uniform the support they deserve will remain one of my top priorities as the 108th Congress moves forward.

Recent News

• PETERSON MEETS WITH VETERANS SECRETARY ANTHONY PRINCIPI ABOUT PROPOSED CUTBACKS AT VA HOSPITALS
• View Photos from Veterans Clinic Announcements in Venango and Warren Counties.
• HOUSE APPROVES LANDMARK BILL TO FAIRLY COMPENSATE DISABLED VETERANS AND INCREASE MILITARY PAY

Veterans Links

Federal Resources
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
House Committee on Veterans Affairs
VA On-Line Application for Benefits
Department of Labor - Veterans Employment and Training Services
VA Center for Veterans Enterprise
Small Business Administration Veterans Business Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development Veteran Resource Center
GI Bill Website

State and Local Resources:
Pennsylvania Bureau of Veterans Affairs
5th District County Directors of Veterans Affairs

Information Links:
Veterans News and Information Service
Library of Congress' Veterans History Project

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