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Recent revelations of systemic failures at Veterans Administrations (VA) hospitals across the nation have frayed America’s contract with veterans, as well as with the public at large. Such mismanagement is intolerable and needs to be fixed – immediately.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama accepted the resignation of U.S. Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Eric Shinseki:
“While the failures at the VA are bigger than one person, Secretary Shinseki’s resignation is appropriate given the chronic problems at the Veterans Health Administration. New leadership at the VA must lead to correct the failures and restore the trust of our veterans and the American people.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has successfully amended the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with two amendments focused on improving the lives of service members.
The U.S. House of Represetatives passed the amendmends in a unanimous, bipartisan, late-night vote.
“I am pleased that the House adopted both of my amendments to care for our wounded men and women returning from overseas, and to protect service members near military bases from predatory lenders,” Kildee said.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today marking the 1,000th day of captivity in Iran for his constituent, Amir Hekmati:
“For 1,000 days, my constituent, Amir Hekmati, has been held prisoner in Iran. For 1,000 days, an innocent man has languished in a prison cell. For Amir’s last 1,000 days, holidays have passed. Birthdays have gone uncelebrated. Cherished moments with family have been missed.
“On Memorial Day, we come together to remember the men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation and uphold our democratic values. We remember not only their heroic sacrifices, but also the sacrifices of the families they left behind. The courage of those who have selflessly died fighting for freedom should never be forgotten. We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to those who have fought and died for our country, today and every day.
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) has successfully amended the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with two amendments, both focused on improving the lives of service members in Michigan and around the nation. On a unanimous bipartisan vote late last night, the amendments were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
“I am pleased that the House adopted both of my amendments to care for our wounded men and women returning from overseas and to protect service members near military bases from predatory lenders,” Congressman Kildee said.
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Township, along with U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, have rallied 159 other members of Congress to call for support for jobless veterans.
New Report Highlights 200,000 Veterans Have Now Lost UI Benefits
Kildee: Denying Death, Burial Benefits to Families of Fallen Soldiers During Shutdown “Disgraceful” and an “Outrage”
Kildee Leads Strong Bipartisan Effort in Letter Supported by over 100 Members of Congress to Reunite Amir Hekmati with his Family