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Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Hart HOUSE
PASSES FIVE HERSETH SANDLIN VETS BILLS DURING 110TH CONGRESS Bentonville, AR, August 19, 2008 – In the 110th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed five bills authored by Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin to improve and ease the transition for returning servicemembers. As the chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Rep. Herseth Sandlin has prioritized the education, housing, and economic needs of men and women who are returning from service and transitioning into civilian life. The five pieces of legislation authored by Herseth Sandlin and passed by the House include:
Herseth Sandlin
said, “When the brave men and women of our country are called upon to
serve, those of us on the home front who benefit from their sacrifice
must do what we can to make their life easier when they return from
service. These are American heroes who have returned from serving their
country – and they continue to serve their country in many ways once
they return to civilian life.” ### Congresswoman
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives.
She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats
committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is
co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the
profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three
committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’
Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin
was one of only 15 members appointed to serve on the Select Committee
on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
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