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New Veterans in Congress to Join Committee

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Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced two new Members to its roster with the addition of Reps. Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Bob Turner (NY-09), both veterans of the U.S. Army. “I am pleased that Rep. Amodei and Rep. Turner have joined the Committee to represent America’s veterans,” stated Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01), Chairman of the House Committee on…

The American Legion Joint Hearing Focuses on Jobs for Vets

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Today, during a joint hearing, the members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs heard testimony from The American Legion on its 2012 legislative priorities—priorities that focus on ending unemployment for America’s veterans. “The jobless issue facing our veterans is critical. We have a goal at the…

Improvements in New Construction for Veterans Facilities Passes House

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Today, the House of Representatives passed the Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 (H.R. 2646—as amended), with a vote of 412-3. The Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 ensures funding for VA hospital construction projects and medical facility leases in FY2012, as well as extends special at-need programs for homeless veterans,…

Committee Hosts Summit to Discuss Veteran Employment

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Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hosted a Veterans Employment Summit to discuss the best practices of the private sector for hiring veterans. More than 25 companies with veteran hiring programs attended the Summit to bring attention to the issue, as well as to share commonalities in veteran hiring practices and discuss new ideas to help veterans find employment in…

Never Forget -- A Tribute to September 11

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There are moments in our lives that forever change who we are, how we think, how we act.  Moments that remain a part of us and that we never forget.  Ten years ago, September 11 became one of those moments.  A moment in American history that struck the heart of our entire nation. Each of us has a different story to tell.  Where we were.  Who we were with. …

Committee Advances Veterans Jobs Legislation with Bipartisan SupportVOW Act Heads to House Floor

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Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs favorably reported seven pieces of legislation (H.R. 2433, as amended; H.R. 2646 as amended; H.R. 2302, as amended; H.R. 2349, as amended; H.R. 2074, as amended; H.R. 1025; and H.R. 1263, as amended) for full House consideration. “Through the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act, we will create the most qualified, most skilled…

Remarks by Chairman Miller at the 93rd National Convention of The American Legion

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To watch the speech, please click here. CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS, REP. JEFF MILLER: Thank you very much, National Commander Foster, for that gracious introduction, and let me thank and recognize your lovely wife, Rehta, for all you have both done for The American Legion. I would also like to thank the American Legion Auxiliary, especially President Carlene…

Miller: We Must Reduce Veteran Unemployment to Less Than 5%

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Today, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s Employing America’s Veterans initiative: “I am delighted that President Obama is willing to join forces with Congress to stem veteran unemployment. One of my top priorities as Chairman of the House Committee on…

Veteran Sexual Assault Prevention Legislation Advances to Full Committee

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Today, the Subcommittee on Health favorably reported five bills to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Among the bills expected to be taken up at the September 8th Full Committee markup, is H.R. 2074, the Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act, introduced by Representative Ann Marie Buerkle, Subcommittee Chairwoman on Health. “The Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention…

Subcommittee Finds Unlawful Contracting in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

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Today, a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations revealed that there are 91 pending criminal investigations in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program. Investigations have been underway through the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and VA’s Office of the Inspector General (VAOIG).…

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