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House Clears Veterans’ Benefits Package for President’s Signature
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Washington, D.C. — House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement on the bipartisan veterans’ benefits package approved by the House this evening:
Buyer Blasts Democrats for Putting Politics over Policy; Ranking Member Praises/Opposes House Approved Veterans’ Legislation
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3787, as amended, H.R. 5360, as amended, H.R. 5630, and H.R. 6132 by voice vote. A recorded vote was requested on H.R. 3685 and H.R. 5993, as amended, which will be conducted tomorrow.
Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VHA Procurement System
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on contracting and procurement within the Veterans Health Administration(VHA), during which Ranking Member Henry Brown (R-SC) made the following statement:
Senate Clears House Republican Bill to Assist Parents of Deceased Servicemembers
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate cleared legislation to provide parents of deceased servicemembers, commonly referred to as Gold Star Parents, expanded access to state veterans’ homes.
Ranking Member Buyer Retires from the United States Army Reserve
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Buyer Bill Would Cover Iraqi Veterans with Possible Toxic Exposure; Legislation Would Extend VA Health Care Enrollment Eligibility for Qarmat Ali Veterans
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Washington, D.C. —Today, House Committee on Veterans Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer made the following statement regarding a bill he introduced to authorize the Department of Veterans (VA) to extend the healthcare enrollment period for certain veterans who served in the Qarmat Ali region of Iraq.
Veterans Committee Approves Legislation; Buyer Helps Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs/ Boozman Protects Veterans’ Gun Rights
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Buyer Provides Candid and Inspirational Remarks at 92nd National Convention of the American Legion
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Milwaukee, WI - Yesterday, Steve Buyer (R-IN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, addressed the delegates of the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion.
Buyer Addresses the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion; Thanks Legionnaires for their Service to America and Comments on Service to Veterans
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Milwaukee, WI - Yesterday, Steve Buyer (R-IN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, addressed the delegates of the 92nd National Convention of the American Legion where he praised their work on behalf of America’s veterans.