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Congressional Leaders Adopt Buyer’s Plan to Include Veterans in Stimulus Package
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Bipartisan VA Energy Bill Introduced
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Steve Buyer and Michael Michaud introduced bipartisan legislation to establish long-term energy conservation and sustainability practices at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Buyer Introduces Noble Warrior Initiatives
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, initiated his Noble Warrior legislative agenda with the introduction of a number of bills to help improve the lives of veterans and their families.
Buyer: Stimulus Package Should Include Veterans
Monday, December 29, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (Ind.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, urged House leaders and President-elect Obama to include over $2 billion for initiatives to assist veterans in any new stimulus package considered by Congress.
Buyer Reappointed as Ranking Member
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Buyer Disappointed that Peake Will not Remain VA Secretary
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Washington D.C. — House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Steve Buyer (Ind.) today expressed disappointment in President-elect Obama’s decision to replace Dr. James Peake as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Full Committee Roundtable -- “CRISIS: The VA Shreds Veterans’ Confidence”
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The revelation by the Office of the Inspector General that important veterans’ claims documents were found in shredding bins in 72% of VA regional offices is stunning and deeply troubling.
Buyer: VA Shredding Unacceptable
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Ninetieth Armistice Anniversary: A Veterans Day Message From Ranking Member Buyer
Friday, November 07, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Ninety years have passed since the guns of World War I fell silent on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the year 1918. Sadly, the armistice of the “war to end all wars” turned out to be a mere reprieve from warfare, and the men and women of the
110th Congress Record of Veterans Legislation
Monday, October 27, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives passed 75 Veterans bills during the 110th Congress. Of these, 18 became law, including many important bipartisan initiatives.
GAO Report Assesses VA’s Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program: Regarded by Many as Success Story, but Better Accountability and Access Needed
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Buyer among Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Honorees
Friday, September 26, 2008
House Approves Omnibus Measures for Veterans’ Health Care & Benefits As 110th Congress Nears End
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday in an evening session in the House of Representatives, Congressman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), the Ranking Republican Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, helped oversee the passage of two comprehensive veterans’ bills and a third stand alone bill that would increase the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients.
House Approves Veterans’ Measures
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Buyer Introduces VA Energy Sustainability Bill
Thursday, September 18, 2008
World War II Filipino Veterans’ Benefits Bill Ordered Referred
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
World War II. The bill was ordered reported by a voice vote.
House Votes to Name Two VA Facilities in Honor of Heroic Veterans
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the following naming bills that would pay tribute to the heroic actions of notable veterans, and a resolution commemorating the 120-year partnership between the federal government and state veterans’ homes.
Subcommittee Continues to Monitor VA Suicide Prevention Efforts
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Buyer Commends The American Legion
Friday, September 12, 2008
Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Friday, September 12, 2008