Washington, D.C. -  The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) today praised Congressman David Price (D-NC) for his efforts in Congress to support veterans and their families.

In a letter to Congressman Price, the group specifically lauded his vote for the 21st Century GI Bill, which represents the single largest increase in veterans’ education funding in 60 years.  IAVA also hailed the 110th Congress for significantly increasing resources for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address the added demand for health care and rehabilitation services from service members returning from two ongoing wars.  Price is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which initiated the funding increase in the Congress.

The letter concludes: “Over the last two years you have demonstrated that you are a great friend to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.  IAVA Action is proud to list you on our ‘A Team.’  We thank you for your leadership on these critical issues.”

The entire letter can be viewed here.