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Vet News: Filner Applauds Passage of House Budget Resolution that Increases Veterans Funding

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Bob Filner

Washington, D.C. – House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) released the following statement upon House passage of H.Con.Res 85, the House Budget Resolution:

“Today, the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that puts Veterans first. I am pleased the House of Representatives voted to support President Obama’s budget for Veterans – and included an additional $800 million above the Administration proposal. The Obama budget calls for the biggest increase for Veterans programs ever requested by an Administration. The House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 85) provides for a $5.5 billion increase over fiscal year 2009, an increase of 11.5% for Veterans health care and other programs.

“As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I am committed to assisting the VA in its goal of becoming a model 21st Century organization. The Committee shares the Obama Administration’s commitment to improving health care for all Veterans, increasing access to mental health services, addressing and preventing homelessness among Veterans, and honoring the Veterans of previous generations. President Obama has proven that Veterans are a top priority by requesting a record Veterans’ budget, and I am confident that under the leadership of VA Secretary Shinseki, we will restore and revitalize the services provided to Veterans.”

SOURCE: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

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