CALCULATE YOUR STIMULUS REBATE!
And remember to file a 2007 tax return to qualify for the stimulus payment
2007 FIRE ASSISTANCE
With the
lessons of Hurricane Katrina and the Cedar fire of 2003 still on
the minds of many Californians, I am inspired by what I have
witnessed in the past few days. Our community has come
together as never before to help one another. My deepest
gratitude goes out to the firefighters, emergency responders,
military personnel, and volunteers who are working diligently to
protect the lives and property of friends and neighbors whose
lives have been affected by this tragedy. We have a
difficult and challenging road ahead of us as we rebuild our
homes and businesses--but I am confident in my fellow San
Diegans and their ability to work together to put our community
back together. I am always eager to listen to your
concerns and am committed to assisting you in any way possible
as you work to put your lives back on track.
Below, I
have a list of organizations and agencies, where you will find
directions for anything from navigating the FEMA disaster
assistance program to information on how you can help your
friends and neighbors that have been affected by this tragedy.
Applying For FEMA
Assistance
American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial County
County of San DiegoDisaster Food
Assistance Non-Emergency Assistance
Assistance for Farmers
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From My Recent Visit to Our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
*Bob Filner's
Statement on Walter Reed Army Medical Center**
It is high
time the Pentagon admits its mistake and takes action to improve outpatient care at Walter Reed. The removal of the three top
officials overseeing Walter Reed at the Pentagon is only the first step in
accepting responsibility for the treatment of our wounded soldiers.
The events reported at Walter Reed were a break in faith with our troops. We
must be able to rely on the chain of command in order to address the serious
problems not only at Walter Reed, but at the military facilities across the
country.
My concerns are focused on how we serve our troops when they turn from the
Pentagon to the VA for their healthcare. In order for our troops to experience
the seamless transition they deserve, the bureaucratic problems that prevent
many from getting the care they need must be fixed.
I am committed to preventing similar situations to Walter Reed from striking the
VA system. Clearly, we need an oversight and inspection system that is separate
from the agency that is being overseen.”
Please visit the Veterans Affairs Committee website at http://veterans.house.gov
**Important
News
For Veterans**
From the
VA: POSSIBLE PHONE SCAM TARGETING VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
The
VA has announced that the FBI has recovered the
laptop and the personal information of 26.5
million veterans that were stolen from a VA
employee’s home on May 3, 2006.
The FBI also reported that none of the veterans’ data was copied.
While
this is good news, as the Democratic Leader of the House of
Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have worked with my colleagues on
the Committee to pass a bill to prevent similar problems in the future and to
“make whole” all veterans who might suffer from id theft. For more information
about this issue, please
visit my Veterans
Page .
Do you suspect gasoline price gouging? Please
call 1-800-244-3301
In response to the recent increase in
gasoline prices, the U.S. Department of Energy
has released this phone number to report
suspected cases of price gouging.
Earthquake Preparedness
I am offering my Guide to
Getting Ready as a reminder that
we all need to be prepared for a natural
disaster. I hope you will use the tips it
provides, and I encourage you to share it with
your family and friends.
Watch MY Congressional Speeches
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