Daniel Akaka actually said...

I look forward to working with you and the Members of this Committee to advance legislation that will help improve the lives of servicemembe...

It stands to reason--and I believe it happens in practice--that an active duty servicemember who enters the service in New York and is first...

I hope this would help injured servicemembers experience a more seamless transition from active duty to civilian life.

The legislation before us focuses on providing assistance to veterans disabled while serving their country.