Whitfield Introduces Resolution to Honor KY's 101st Airborne DivisionWASHINGTON - Committed to supporting Kentucky's servicemen and women, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield introduced a resolution yesterday to honor the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division known as the Screaming Eagles.
Whitfield Delivers for Kentucky VeteransWASHINGTON - Building upon his long-held commitment to Kentucky veterans, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported ten pieces of legislation this week which will improve healthcare benefits for veterans and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) best serves the nation's brave men and women in uniform.
Whitfield Votes to Fund Troops and Increase Veterans BenefitsWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted last night to give American troops serving abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan the funds they need to complete their missions so they can return home. The legislation Whitfield voted for yesterday also increases veterans' education benefits, secures Medicaid funding and expands unemployment benefits.
Whitfield Co-Sponsors Bill to Honor KY Service MembersWASHINGTON - Heeding the call of military families in the First Congressional District, U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) co-sponsored legislation this week to honor past and current members of the United States Army and raise crucial funds for the service's national museum.
Whitfield Supports Measures to Improve Services for KY VeteransWASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives took further steps yesterday to improve access to quality healthcare and compensation rates for our nation's veterans. U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported these important measures and praised the passage of two different bills which will aid Kentucky's more than 350,000 veterans.
