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Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Names Subcommittee Chairs
Washington, DC,
January 19, 2011
Today, Congressman Jeff Miller (FL-01), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced the majority Vice-Chairman of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee Chairs and Membership for the 112th Congress. “I am proud and honored to be serving with my new and returning colleagues on the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs,” said Miller. “Our Members come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and I look forward to using their talents to reinvigorate oversight over the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to improve benefits and services for our nation’s veterans and their families.” The Majority caucus approved the following Vice-Chairman and Subcommittee Chairs:
“I thank this hardworking group for their leadership and willingness to serve as Subcommittee Chairs,” continued Miller. “I also want to thank my good friend and fellow Floridian Congressman Gus Bilirakis for his willingness to serve as Vice-Chairman of the full Committee. He has long been a strong advocate for veterans and Floridians.” The Republican Members approved the following Subcommittee assignments: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs 1. Jon Runyan (NJ-03), Chair Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity 1. Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Chair Subcommittee on Health 1. Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Chair Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations 1. Bill Johnson (OH-06) Chair |