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Boozman: Oversight of GI Bill Implementation Will Continue
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs conducted the fourth in a series of oversight hearings on the implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Ranking Member John Boozman of Arkansas made the following statement:
“Since the subcommittee last met on this subject, we have continued to meet with education and IT staff from VA and SPAWAR as well as Senate Veterans Affairs Committee staff. I appreciate everyone’s work to stay current on the progress towards meeting the August 1, 2009 implementation date for the Post 9-11 GI Bill.”
VETERANS ARE LOW PRIORITY IN STIMULUS PACKAGE
Friday, February 13, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Steve Buyer of Indiana, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement after the final text of the economic stimulus package was unveiled last night.
Committee Approves Final Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs held its final organizational meeting to approve membership and leadership assignments, for the 111th Congress.
Secretary Shinseki Testifies on the State of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Steve Buyer of Indiana, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, welcomed the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Honorable Eric K. Shinseki. Secretary Shinseki, a retired Army general and former Army Chief of Staff, appeared for his first hearing before the Committee and answered questions about the state of the VA.