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On the recordMay 4, 2010
The Legislation I authored to provide a comprehensive program of services and support to family members who wish to care for their veterans at home, instead of placing them in an institution, is to be signed by President Obama this afternoon.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka discusses legislation supporting family caregivers for veterans.

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