this is not about double dip. This is truly about addressing some of the realities that come when you are in these cold weather environments

this is not about double dip. This is truly about addressing some of the realities that come when you are in these cold weather environments

I am hoping that this stand-down will achieve the desired outcome which is really to really determine the safety there and not just a messaging tool

I hope you feel it in your heart that this is one where we have failed our veterans.

I thank Senator Cardin for his leadership on this issue, not only in this Congress but in the previous Congresses when we have attempted to advance this very important measure. What we have in front of us right now is S.J. Res. 4, an…

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

I find it inexcusable and astonishing that Hawaii and Alaska would not be included, particularly, in a study for geothermal.

Oftentimes, we are looking at an air medivac that is costing $60,000 to $80,000, you know.

There is no reason why we should not. So, I am with you in supporting your urging to the Agency.

I have proposed the creation of an Off-Road Veterans Outreach Program, some support funding to get out, and then get those vets who can't drive, to a facility, so that they can get their questions answered.

We have heard from a lot of vets who are hearing about this. They are really concerned because, again, coming from Bethel, you have got to have an air medivac.

I think you recognize that we don't have much of a contingency plan there in Alaska. This is it.

I appreciated the fact that you followed through on your commitment from this last budget hearing, that you were going to come to Alaska.

Oftentimes, we are looking at an air medivac that is costing $60,000 to $80,000, you know.

I have proposed the creation of an Off-Road Veterans Outreach Program, some support funding to get out, and then get those vets who can't drive, to a facility, so that they can get their questions answered.

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I really appreciate you recognizing that Alaska is not going to be at a disadvantage when it comes to Federal funding.

I would ask you to commit to conducting a study of the geothermal resources that we have in Alaska and in Hawaii.

There is no reason why we should not. So, I am with you in supporting your urging to the Agency.

I would ask you to commit to conducting a study of the geothermal resources that we have in Alaska and in Hawaii.

There is one facility there with limited numbers of beds, and you just don't, literally, need the roof falling in.

There is one facility there with limited numbers of beds, and you just don't, literally, need the roof falling in.

How does this budget request empower the VA and its Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators to seek out worthwhile organizations to form coalitions that support these kinds of initiatives?

How does this budget request empower the VA and its Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators to seek out worthwhile organizations to form coalitions that support these kinds of initiatives?

I think you recognize that we don't have much of a contingency plan there in Alaska. This is it.