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NEW VA HEALTH CENTER COMING TO CLERMONT
Dec 5, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has chosen the City of Clermont in Lake County, Florida to receive a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The new health care clinic is expected open for patients in FY2010 and w...
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VETERANS DAY IS A TIME TO HONOR THE PAST AND WORK TOWARD THE FUTURE FOR ALL AMERICAN VETERANS
Nov 14, 2008
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Ninety years ago President Woodrow Wilson and the U.S. Congress created a new federal holiday to commemorate the end of World War I and recognize the service of the brave men who fought in the cause of freedom. Known originally as Armistice Day, this holiday honored veterans and fallen soldiers of ...
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REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR CLASS OF 2013 SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS
Jul 30, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today reminded 5th District high school students interested in applying to one of the service academies that all completed applications must be postmarked and mailed to her office no later than November 8, 2008. Complete information on the app...
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NEW GI BILL SIGNED INTO LAW – HUGE VICTORY FOR 5TH DISTRICT VETERANS
Jul 11, 2008
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Last week America celebrated the 4th of July and our nation’s independence. As veterans know, the freedoms we enjoy come with costs. Millions of soldiers have defended American over the years, with tens of thousands serving in the military today.
Those soldiers return from ...
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REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES NEW VETERAN CENTERS IN PASCO AND POLK COUNTIES
Jul 9, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be placing several new Veteran Centers in Florida, including ones in Pasco and Polk County. Of the thirty-nine new Vet Centers coming nationwide, six of them will be placed in Florid...
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REP. BROWN-WAITE HAILS PASSAGE OF NEW GI BILL FOR 21ST CENTURY SOLDIERS
Jun 19, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today released the following statement about House passage of the emergency war supplemental conference report, legislation that includes the historic new GI Bill for 21st Century soldiers. Rep. Brown-Waite is the lead Republican co-sponsor of...
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EXPANSION OF COMBAT ACTION BADGE FOR POST-WWII VETS PASSES U.S. HOUSE
Jun 6, 2008
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In keeping with the spirit of the Warrior Ethos, in 2005 the Department of the Army authorized the creation of the Combat Action Badge. The Combat Action Badge provides special recognition to soldiers who personally engage the enemy during combat operations.
Unfortunately, current Ar...
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GENERAL COLIN POWELL SUPPORTS NEW GI BILL
May 9, 2008
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In a speech at the City College of New York, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell endorsed the new GI Bill strongly supported by Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05). H.R. 5740 and S. 22 would update and expand the Montgomery GI Bill to meet the needs of 21st Century veterans and pro...
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REP. BROWN-WAITE JOINS IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS AT RALLY TO SUPPORT NEW GI BILL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Apr 29, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today joined veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom on the U.S. Capitol steps at a rally in support of a new and updated GI Bill for the 21st Century. Rep. Brown-Waite, the lead Republican co-sponsor of H.R. 5740, the Post-9/...
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PROVIDING MONTGOMERY GI BILL BENEFITS TO GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS
Apr 11, 2008
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Throughout our nation’s history, brave citizens have volunteered to defend America, both in peacetime and in times of war. Millions of soldiers in our all-volunteer military have an exemplary record of service defending our freedoms, and as time has passed more and more National Guard and Reserve m...
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