As you know, Mr. Foley, I am very interested in expanding the use of telework in the Federal sector.

it is timely that we have started to consider the financial services modernization legislation during April, a month that we have designated as Financial Literacy Month. There are three vital components to financial literacy: education…

I worry each day that passes with Congress and the broader stakeholder community deadlock on this issue brings us one day closer to the largest demographic shift the Federal workforce has ever faced.

I rise today to introduce a bill, along with Senator Ensign, to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer within the Department of Homeland Security. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation advances increased focus on veterinary health, food…

I support S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. I appreciate all of the extraordinary work done by the chairman of the Banking Committee and his staff on developing this vital legislation. Many of my colleagues…

as chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am proud to urge our colleagues to support S. 1963, the proposed ``Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010,'' as amended. This bill reflects a compromise agreement…

It may have been easier if you were able to have used the transition system after Inauguration Day.

I think that we have heard here today that everyone's focus and emphasis on planning and good management paid off.

Unfortunately, a provision affecting collective bargaining rights was added during the committee process which caused me to vote against the bill in committee.

I support the Postal Service's request and I supported Senator Carper's bill to adjust these payments.

Thank you very much, Senator Begich.

NGAUS strongly supports S. 3447, introduced by Senator Akaka, which would correct a major inequity in the current Post-9/11 GI Bill law.

I rise to speak in support of Marisa Demeo to be an associate judge in the District of Columbia Superior Court. I chaired her nomination hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and believe she is a very…

Some veterans have told me that they leave off of their resume the fact that they are a veteran because they believe there is a stigma for veterans trying to get employment.

There are a number of provisions in need of modification.

To build on what Senator Burris was saying, and to clarify, the VA is making three payments on behalf of each student.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on Improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Thank you very much, Senator Isakson.

I have the expectation that you will continue to strive to meet your time limits and accuracy goals.

MOAA is very grateful to Senator Akaka for introducing, S. 3447, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010.

As one of the only three current senators who received benefits under the original GI Bill after World War II, I know firsthand the value of this program.

I hope we can truly work together to improve the educational benefits for our Nation's veterans and for their families.

Men and women who have and are defending this great country are entitled to a benefit that gives them the choice and then every opportunity to succeed in their education and employment choice.

NGAUS deeply appreciates the efforts of Senator Akaka and this Committee in crafting an excellent piece of corrective legislation.

The VFW is proud to have worked with Congress to pass this GI Bill.