I cannot believe that with all the crime and fraud this outfit is charged with and they will get this kind of 'authority'.
Outragious!!
FISI Democrats Vote To Give ACORN Regulatory Authority Over Financial Institutions
Oct 24, 2009
Oct 23, 2009
Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009- update
From Sen Richard Burr today- Thank you sir for your attention and participation!
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Last week, I wrote about the Senate passing the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act. On Thursday, the President signed this important piece of legislation into law. This new law will give the Veterans’ Health Administration the ability to plan its budget one year ahead of the regular federal funding process. For a budget that has been delayed 18 times in 22 years, this is great news. I am proud to have co-sponsored this legislation and applaud the President for signing it into law. Our nation’s veterans deserve quality health care in a timely fashion, and this law will finally help them receive the care they earned.
On Wednesday, I attended a Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing that focused on 22 pieces of legislation affecting veterans health and benefits. In particular, the Committee heard from VA about my legislation, the Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009. While scientific studies are ongoing, my legislation would allow veterans and their family members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune while the water was contaminated to get medical care from the VA. These veterans and their families deserve closure on this tragic situation, and I am hopeful this legislation will be approved by the Committee.
In an attempt to identify former Camp Lejeune residents who may have been affected, the Navy and Marine Corps have already established a registry that includes the names and contact information of 140,000 people. Currently, VA does not have access to this vital information. At Wednesday’s hearing, I pledged to do all I can to faciliate the sharing of this information between the Navy, the Marine Corps and VA. This way, federal agencies can begin working together to help these veterans get the care they need much more quickly.
Yesterday, the Lumbee Recognition Act, a bill I sponsored along with Senator Hagan, passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. This is a step in the right direction for the Lumbee Tribe to receive the federal recognition they deserve. I hope that the Senate will pass this important piece of legislation soon and fulfill its commitment to achieve justice for the Lumbees.
Also this week, I had the chance to greet over 100 World War II veterans from North Carolina who traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Representative Kissell, Representative McHenry, and almost 200 Patriot Guard Motorcyclists joined me in welcoming these heroes. I was truly honored to be invited to this celebration and grateful for a chance to hear the courageous stories of these American heroes.
For timely updates from Washington, please visit my blog.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Richard Burr
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Last week, I wrote about the Senate passing the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act. On Thursday, the President signed this important piece of legislation into law. This new law will give the Veterans’ Health Administration the ability to plan its budget one year ahead of the regular federal funding process. For a budget that has been delayed 18 times in 22 years, this is great news. I am proud to have co-sponsored this legislation and applaud the President for signing it into law. Our nation’s veterans deserve quality health care in a timely fashion, and this law will finally help them receive the care they earned.
On Wednesday, I attended a Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing that focused on 22 pieces of legislation affecting veterans health and benefits. In particular, the Committee heard from VA about my legislation, the Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009. While scientific studies are ongoing, my legislation would allow veterans and their family members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune while the water was contaminated to get medical care from the VA. These veterans and their families deserve closure on this tragic situation, and I am hopeful this legislation will be approved by the Committee.
In an attempt to identify former Camp Lejeune residents who may have been affected, the Navy and Marine Corps have already established a registry that includes the names and contact information of 140,000 people. Currently, VA does not have access to this vital information. At Wednesday’s hearing, I pledged to do all I can to faciliate the sharing of this information between the Navy, the Marine Corps and VA. This way, federal agencies can begin working together to help these veterans get the care they need much more quickly.
Yesterday, the Lumbee Recognition Act, a bill I sponsored along with Senator Hagan, passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. This is a step in the right direction for the Lumbee Tribe to receive the federal recognition they deserve. I hope that the Senate will pass this important piece of legislation soon and fulfill its commitment to achieve justice for the Lumbees.
Also this week, I had the chance to greet over 100 World War II veterans from North Carolina who traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Representative Kissell, Representative McHenry, and almost 200 Patriot Guard Motorcyclists joined me in welcoming these heroes. I was truly honored to be invited to this celebration and grateful for a chance to hear the courageous stories of these American heroes.
For timely updates from Washington, please visit my blog.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Richard Burr
Oct 21, 2009
Marine Wins Battle Against Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water - Salem-News.Com
A small victory, but still a victory-
Marine Wins Battle Against Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water - Salem-News.Com
Marine Wins Battle Against Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water - Salem-News.Com
Oct 16, 2009
Oct 12, 2009
Richard Burr-Blogs- Camp Lejeune Water Contamination hearings
Video of the hearings recently on capitol hill- Richard Burr, United States Senator of North Carolina: Blogs
Oct 11, 2009
Man with breast cancer testifies that he blames Marine base - CNN.com
Man with breast cancer testifies that he blames Marine base - CNN.com
More stories from this last week-
Camp Lejeune Families Speak to Senate MyFox Washington DC
The Case of Camp Lejeune: Breast Cancer in Men FitSugar.com (blog)
Former Lejeune residents testify at Senate Committee hearing Jacksonville Daily News
More stories from this last week-
Camp Lejeune Families Speak to Senate MyFox Washington DC
The Case of Camp Lejeune: Breast Cancer in Men FitSugar.com (blog)
Former Lejeune residents testify at Senate Committee hearing Jacksonville Daily News
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