Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Washington, DC – Today, Committee Ranking Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) expressed concern over report findings that show the ineffectiveness of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training programs for benefits claims processors.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Washington, DC —The Gold Star Wives of America, a military survivor’s advocacy organization that has served war widows from all conflicts since its founding in 1945, appeared on Capitol Hill today to present appreciation awards to recognize members of Congress.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held an oversight hearing examining the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outreach efforts to inform veterans of available VA benefits. U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) Ranking Republican for the subcommittee released the following opening statement:
Friday, May 23, 2008
Washington, D.C. — The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing today on challenges facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in hiring and retaining health care personnel.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), released the following statement.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Late yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the following three bipartisan measures to improve benefits and services for veterans.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Washington, D.C. —Today, the House of Representatives approved the following seven bipartisan measures to improve benefits and services for veterans. Additionally, three other veterans’ bills were considered and will be voted on tomorrow.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) called for an immediate investigation regarding a recently disclosed email, from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health professional, which urged co-workers to avoid diagnosing veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives today approved amending the supplemental war funding bill (H.R. 2642) to include the text of H.R. 5740, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, to create a new education benefit for veterans who have served our nation since the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Washington, D.C. — The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a follow-up hearing yesterday regarding the troubling occurrence of suicide among veterans.