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The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
It has recently come to our attention that Ms. RimaAnn Nelson, current director of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Manila, Philippines, has been named as the new director of the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Washington, D.C. — Reps. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) today led a letter to President Obama, calling for a reassessment of Ms. RimaAnn Nelson’s appointment as Director of the Phoenix VA.
You are invited to the
Fourth Annual Salmon Salute to Veterans and VA Resource Clinic
An Event to Honor the Veterans of the Fifth Congressional District
To RSVP, call (480) 699-8239.
VA Staff will be On Hand to Assist with Claims
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) issued the following statement today in honor of Veterans Day.
“The brave men and women of America’s armed forces continue to commit their lives to the protection of our freedoms, our families, and our nation. Now, as renewed threats rear their heads abroad, we must strengthen our pledge to our troops at home. From ensuring prompt access to care at VA hospitals, to safeguarding returning service members’ access to quality, good paying jobs. Their dedication doesn’t rest, and neither can ours.
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General Report substantiating the claims of mismanagement by whistleblowers:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the loss of six U.S. Marines in a helicopter crash on May 12, 2015 while serving a military ordered humanitarian assistance mission to the victims of the Nepal earthquake, Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-08) along with Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05), and Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) today introduced The Fallen Hero Family Assistance Act.
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During this event, Veterans will be able to:
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) issued the following statement today in honor of Veterans Day.
“We owe so much to the selfless men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Standing ever-ready to place themselves in harm’s way for our nation’s protection, it is these individuals who ensure our God-given liberties are protected. Let us honor these courageous souls, and remember their valor and sacrifice today and every day.”
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) issued the following statement upon being notified that U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi’s case has resulted in his release from a Mexican prison.
“I am truly overjoyed to hear the news that our Marine Sgt. Tahmooressi is finally coming home to America.