News from the February 11th Hearing

VA Committee Hears From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Togo D. West, Jr. and Veterans Service Organizations and Military Associations on the VA Budget for FY 2000
February 11, 1999

Chairman Bob Stump opening the FY 2000 Budget Hearing

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Togo D. West, Jr. listens to questions from members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about the Department's FY 2000 Budget

Statement of
Chairman Bob Stump

Statement of Michael Bilirakis

Witness List and Statements

Committee Press Release

Statement of Ranking Democratic Member
Lane Evan

Health Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns, FL making a point at VA FY 2000 Budget Hearing

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Benefits Subcommittee Chairman Jack Quinn, NY, questioning VA Secretary Togo D. West, Jr.

Oversight and Investigations Chairman Terry Everett, AL, during VA FY 2000 Budget Hearing

Panel two, from left, Mr. Gordon H. Mansfield, Executive Director, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Mr. Kenneth Steadman, Executive Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mr. David Gorman, Executive Director, Disabled American Veterans, and Ms. Veronica A'zera, National Legislative Director, AMVETS.

Panel three, from left, Mr. Larry Rhea, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, Non Commission Officers Association and on behalf of the National Military Veterans Alliance and Mr. Carroll Williams, Director, National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission, The American Legion testifying before the Committee.