Proposition 8 Seeks Texas Support for Veterans' Hospitals

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Representative Kino Flores and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa succeeded in getting Proposition 8 added to the November 3rd Ballot. The ballot measure seeks to amend the Texas Constitution by "authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state."
The impetus for this proposal came from the fact that many Texas veterans, especially in South Texas, must travel hundreds of miles to obtain the specialized care that they receive because of service-connected disabilities. With the amendment, Flores hopes that Texas would fund the construction of additional facilities for underserved veterans and the Veterans Administration would fund the operation and maintenance of these facilities.

Passage of the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program and the Veterans Business Center Act of 2009

The House has passed H.R. 3325, which reauthorizes through 2010 the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of the Social Security program, providing employment-related services for individuals with disabilities. Also, the Veterans Business Center Act of 2009, H.R. 1834,  establishes within the Department of Veterans Affairs a center which would provide entrepreneurial training and counseling for veterans. See: http://frwebgate1.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/PDFgate.cgi?WAISdocID=066804272441+3+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve for the record, or go to http://www.gpoaccess.gov/crecord/, where you can search all Congressional Records.             

IL Conversation Event: Veterans and Returning Veterans

You're Invited to join us in an Independent Living Conversation
April 29, 2009 3:00 - 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
Call the APRIL Bridgeline number: 218.339.2699 - pin code 922899 This is not a toll free call. Your regular long distance charges will apply. There is no registration fee.
For more information, call or email: Kathy Hatch at
864.670.9283 voice/fax or kathatch@charter.net
Topic: "Veterans and Returning Veterans--Dealing with Their Unique Issues"

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