I believe the cost of the war must include the cost of caring for the warrior.  I will help make sure that all those who sacrificed for our country have the care they need when they return from service.

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8.18.08 - JOINT RELEASE - Vermont Delegation Hails Plan To Open New Rural Health Resource Center At The White River Junction VA Hospital 

8.1.08 - Welch's veterans employment bill passes House

6.19.08 - House committee hears testimony on Welch bill to assist veterans with employment after military service

1.16.08 - Welch supports opportunities for veteran-owned businesses

9.21.07 - Welch takes on veteran homelessness

9.4.07 - Welch says Bush veto threats over veterans funding is shameless

7.30.07 - Welch supports House Veterans Health Care Improvement Act

7.17.07 - Welch says VA Secretary's resignation an opportunity to recommit to nation's veterans

6.29.07 - House passes funding to support active duty and veteran Vt. business owners

6.21.07 - Welch testifies on Guard benefits bill he authored; Adj. Gen. Dubie says, "it is only fair" 

5.24.07 - Welch legislation to improve rural veteran care passes House

4.30.07 - Welch announces new veterans legislation at roundtable with vets, Adj. Gen. Dubie

3.28.07 - Welch veterans amendment passes House

3.28.07 - GAO accepts Welch-led effort to investigate preparations for returning veteran care

3.1.07 - Welch continues effort to assure veteran care, 43 freshman join call for GAO assessment, co-sponsors Wounded Warriors Act

 2.26.07 - Welch visits Colchester veterans' clinic, announces Oversight hearing of Walter Reed

2.24.07 - Vermont Field Hearing Set For March 12 As Congress Gears Up To Write The Next Farm Bill

2.21.07 - Welch calls for investigation of Walter Reed outpatient care