Veterans Issues
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Welcome to my Veterans web page. Here, you will find important information regarding veterans and military related initiatives and legislation. But more importantly, I hope you understand the appreciation I have for those who have served and continue to serve this country, and the commitment I make to provide them with the dignity, respect and benefits that they have earned.
We must provide for those who willingly put themselves in harm's way in the defense of our every day freedoms. I am committed to providing our troops with the resources they need to do their jobs, during peacetime and war. To that end, I will work tirelessly on the House Armed Services Committee to make sure our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and women have what it takes to keep themselves and our nation safe.
I also believe that we have a moral obligation to our nation's veterans, whether they've served for 3 years or for 30. The Department of Veterans Affairs must be adequately funded to provide veterans with the benefits they are entitled to and we cannot let bureaucracy lead to the denial of benefits.
I am honored to represent Maine's current and former military members in Congress.
More on Veterans Issues
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement about the death of Richard Rockefeller of Falmouth in a plane crash in Connecticut this morning.
"I am deeply saddened by the death of Richard Rockefeller this morning. Richard was an accomplished doctor, a respected member of the community and someone who was deeply dedicated to improving the world he lived in. His recent work on treatment for veterans who suffer from PTSD is just one example of his commitment to giving back to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family on this sad day."
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement on news that VA Secretary Eric Shinseki had resigned.
Ruth Moore was first denied benefits in 1993; Pingree asked officials to reopen case and reconsider decision
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement on Memorial Day:
For well over 200 years, the men and women of our armed forces have served and sacrificed so that we may enjoy peace here at home. They have left their loved onesbehind. They have traveled to faraway lands. Sadly, many of them never returned.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama's remarks today about reported mismanagement of veterans' healthcare.
Encourages Maine businesses and organizations to post jobs on site
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today applauded the launch of a new website designed to match veterans with job opportunities that fit well with skills they developed in the military.
New policy means full tuition will be covered for vets under GI Bill
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree praised a decision by the University of Maine System to honor the in-state tuition rate for all veterans, regardless of where they live.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, marking the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor:
Today we pause to remember the thousands of Americans who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the millions more who sacrificed during the war that followed. They successfully defended our country from the forces of tyranny and oppression. We owe them our thanks and gratitude.
Veterans likely to see delays in processing of benefits if shutdown doesn't end soon
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said this morning 9,800 workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs have been sent home as a result of the ongoing government shutdown.
"The shutdown has already slowed down the claims process and these furloughs can only make things worse. For veterans who have been waiting months or even years for the benefits they deserve, that's outrageous," Pingree said.