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| Rep. Gus Bilirakis Announces Subcommittee Assignments for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs |
Congressman will serve on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs SubcommitteeJanuary, 30, 2007 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Palm Harbor) announced his subcommittee assignments for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Rep. Bilirakis will serve on the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over compensation; general and special pensions for all United States military veterans; life insurance issued by the Government on account of service in the Armed Forces; cemeteries of the United States in which veterans of any war or conflict are or may be buried, whether in the United States or abroad, except cemeteries administered by the Secretary of the Interior; burial benefits; the Board of Veterans' Appeals; and the Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims. "It is an honor and privilege to be a Member of the subcommittee charged with caring for the brave men and women that have answered our nation's call," Rep. Bilirakis said. "As an ardent supporter of veterans' rights I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure America's heroes, and their families, continue to receive the best possible care and service, even after their service to this country is completed."
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