Congratulations to Carter & Harriss: Hopefully they must have Housing for our Homeless Veterans VETERANS BUDGET CONTINUES TO INCREASE UNDER PRESIDENT BUSH Washington, D.C.â A core group of veterans, those with service-connected disabilities, lower incomes and those with special needs, will receive greater focus under the Presidentâs FY 2006 budget proposal for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Secretary Jim Nicholson gave testimony on the FY 2006 VA budget to the House Veteransâ Affairs Committee that highlighted a 2.7 percent increase in discretionary programs over last yearâs funding level. House Veteransâ Affairs Committee Chairman Steve Buyer (IN-04) stated, âThe Presidentâs budget sets the correct priorities to ensure that those disabled, injured and lower income veterans receive access to high quality healthcare, while helping them transition to civilian life. Secretary Nicholson provided the Committee with the Presidentâs forward-looking proposal that takes into account the demands of a country at war, with servicemembers returning home everyday in need of assistance.â The Presidentâs FY 2006 budget proposal totals $70.8 billionâ$37.4 billion for "Its more fun getting there than being there" Submitted by _Salute The Troops& Cpl. James R. Anderson USMC:11028855 A_ (http://hometown.aol.com/shewolfeagle/myhomepage/military.html) Quiet [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) aka Sharon Peterson-Chergosky aka Scarrella Anderson for Title Actions telfx: 651-776-5835 _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [email protected]
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