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Veterans News for Tuesday, June 26, 2012

  • Tuesday, June 26, 2012 21:48
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    From: Wayne Gatewood, Jr 
    Subject: Veterans News for Tuesday, June 26, 2012

    Happy Tuesday good people.  Hoping all is well with you and yours and you are enjoying these early days of Summer.
     
    For Today:   "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth".
                                                                                                                          Albert Einstein
     
     
    VA Encourages HIV Tests for All Veterans. http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2344
     

    National Veteran Wheelchair Games Begin! The 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games are now underway in Richmond, Virginia. Stay connected all week! 
    Information | Twitter

     

     
    Prayers and blessings for you and your loved ones and for our dear Troops and their loved ones everywhere.
     
    Best.....Wayne
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    From: Mitchell, Amy [Amy.Mitchell@mail.house.gov]
    Sent:  Tuesday, June 26, 2012 6:06 PM

    Subj: MEDIA ADVISORY: Subcommittees to Markup Legislation


    IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2012 CONTACT: Amy Mitchell (202) 225-3527

    ***** MEDIA ADVISORY *****

    Subcommittees to Markup Legislation

     

    WASHINGTON, D.C.undefinedOn Wednesday, June 27, 2012, the Subcommittees on Oversight and Investigations (O&I) and Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) will hold markups of pending legislation.

    WHO: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

    WHAT: Markup of H.R. 3730, H.R. 4481, and H.R. 5948

    WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, Room 334, Cannon House Office Building

     

    Agenda

     

    H.R. 3730: Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act–To amend Title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice to individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in a data breach, and for other purposes. (Rep. Donnelly, IN)

    H.R. 4481: Veterans Affairs Employee Accountability Act–To amend Title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that Department of Veterans Affairs employees who violate certain civil laws do not receive bonuses. (Rep. Roe, TN)

    H.R. 5948: Veterans Fiduciary Reform Act of 2012–To amend Title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. (Rep. Johnson, OH)

    WHO: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

    WHAT: Markup of A.N.S to H.R. 5735, H.R. 5880, and an A.N.S to H.R. 5881

    WHEN: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, Room 334, Cannon House Office Building

     

    Agenda

     

    H.R. 5735 with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute offered by Rep. Runyan: To provide for the establishment of a Place of Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery for interment of cremated fragments of the remains of members of the Armed Forces killed in Afghanistan, Iraq, or a subsequent conflict when the fragments are unidentifiable by use of DNA testing or other means because of the condition of the fragments, are unclaimed, or are identified and authorized by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains for interment in such memorial. (Rep. Stivers, OH)

    H.R. 5880: Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act. (Rep. Runyan, NJ)

    H.R. 5881 with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute: Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act. (Rep. Runyan, NJ)

     

    For more news from the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, please visit:

    Veterans.House.Gov 

    Find us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/HouseVetsAffairs or follow us on Twitter at:

    @HouseVetAffairs

     
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    VA News for Tuesday, June 26, 2012.  Thanks to Kevin Secor, VA VSO Liaison.
     

    1.     Former Navajo Code Talker Willeto dies.

    2.     WWII soldier's dog tag found in Italy now helping granddaughter.

    3.     Senior leaders: Now is the time for Law of the Sea treaty ratification.

    4.     A wearable robot helps paraplegics walk.

    5.     In an effort to reach vets, VA turns to their families.

    6.     Marines release new plan to prevent sexual assault.

    7.     Nation's largest veterans job fair headed to Detroit this week. 

    8.     Counselors helping PTSD vets, families. 

    9.     High veterans' jobless rate leads to state and federal initiatives. 

    10.  Home under scrutiny after vet found outside. 

    11.  West Roxbury VA offers class on caring for Vietnam Veterans. 

    12.  Partnership has helped veterans, state for decade. 

    13.  We Must Attend To Vets' Mental-Health Needs. 

    14.  Effort Includes More Use Of Video Conference Technology. 

    15.  A Veteran Of Games, Wheelchair Athlete Aims For Gold Medals. 

    16.  Over 3,000 Volunteers Expected To Help With Games. 

    17.  Hickey: VA Is Aggressively Working To Eliminate Claims Backlog By 2015.

    18.  Vets Housing. 

    19.  Residents Challenge Veterans Housing Plan. 

    20.  Many Men Suffer With Mental Illnesses, Avoid Seeking Help Because Of Social Stigma. 

    21.  West Roxbury VA Offers Class On Caring For Vietnam Veterans At The End Of Life. 

    22.  Farm Program Aims To Help Returning Vets Find Peace, Purpose. 

    23.  Vote Pits Veterans, School Against Each Other. 

    24.  Veteran Earns Volunteer Of The Year Honor. 

    25.  Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Painkillers At Fargo's VA Medical Center. 

    26.  2 Women In Their 80s Parachute For Ohio Charity. Amputee Golf Tourney Gives Players Joy. 

    27.  Navy SEAL Takes On A New Mission. Healing Paws. 

    28.  New Program Helps Guard Members Find Jobs. 

    29.  VA / VSO-MSO Hearings as June 26, 2012:

    30.  Today in History:

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