Doug Lamborn

There is a long history of a need for a cemetery in Southern Colorado.

I agree with that, Mr. Chairman. I would like to say to the gentleman from Fort Logan, I have been there.

Passing H.R. 174 would be an important first step in addressing this problem and is identical to H.R. 1660 that passed this Committee and the whole House last Congress.

I believe that there is a better way to determine need than drawing circles in a 75-mile radius around a national cemetery to determine where the most underserved veterans are.

Properly honoring a deceased veteran is one of our most solemn and indeed sacred obligations.

Congress cannot allow that to happen to this Nation's daughters who have served her.

Without question, America's women, are and always have been, an integral part of our Nation's defense.

Without question, America's women are, and always have been, an integral part of our Nation's defense.

I was proud to support H.R. 1171, as amended the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program Re-authorization Act of 2009.

Future funding for homeless veteran programs must continue to focus on providers that offer provide job skill training and transitional services.

Each night approximately 131,000 veterans, the men and women who have served our country are among the Nation's homeless.

Do any of you charge any type of service fee or co-payment to those who are receiving service-connected compensation?

Does anyone else have a figure or statistic on that?

I was proud to support H.R. 1171, as amended, the 'Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.'

Each night approximately 131,000 veterans, the men and women who have served our country, are among the Nation's homeless.

Future funding for homeless veterans' programs must continue to focus on providers that offer and provide job skill training.

I think too that we can fairly conclude that in its current state, the AMC is a failed experiment whose poor performance and lack of accountability confounds veterans, their advocates and Members of Congress alike.

I am grateful for what we have been able to accomplish, not only on this Committee, but in a concerted effort.

We must ensure that ratings boards strive for thoroughness and accuracy, along with efficiency in their work.

It is good to once again have the opportunity to assess the appeals process for veterans' claims.

Ranking Republican Member, Doug Lamborn has raised concerns about damage to the integrity of the system.

I believe that any veteran should have access to healthcare and treatment for PTSD.

I believe such a loose standard diminishes the bravery and service of those who faced the fire up close.

I commend you for your compassion toward our veterans. Your bill is based on the best of intentions.

We can free ourselves from oil tyrants, but only if we are willing to act and develop our own resources.