Under President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan, as the United States works to destroy al-Qaeda, the Nation also is working to build the capacity of the Afghan government and bring new opportunities to its people.

today I ask our colleagues to support a joint resolution honoring and recognizing the Blinded Veterans Association for its 65 years of dedication to blinded veterans, and their families. On March 28, 1945, during the closing stages of…

as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, concerns have been raised to me about a technical error in the health care reform bill that was recently passed, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H.R. 3590. In…

as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, concerns have been raised to me about a technical error in the health care reform bill that was recently passed, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H.R. 3590. In…

In order to be successful in any plan to end homelessness among veterans, we must recognize that a significant number of homeless veterans suffer from mental health issues.

We are making a deliberate attempt to help us provide medical services and services for them.

Thank you very much, Senator Tester.

Homelessness for any American is a very difficult thing, but for an individual who has answered the call to duty, it is not unacceptable.

as Senator Burr has mentioned, we are looking at outcomes and that is very, very important to all of us.

When we started talking ending homelessness among veterans, it is important to know the size of the problem.

I am very disappointed that we are forced to so abruptly close, missing the opportunity to voice your concerns and priorities.

Thank you, Chairman Akaka.

We need to incorporate those best practices into what the larger veteran service providers are offering.

I was a strong advocate for the creation of a Chief Management Officer at DOD.

I would like to congratulate you on your nomination to this very critical position, and also to thank the men and women that you lead.

Preventing suicides is a tough challenge. But we must begin to change a culture that discourages at-risk servicemembers from seeking help when needed.

Collaborations with private sector facilities are regularly used to successfully meet the individualized needs of veterans and complement VA care.

He is the best person, and the right person, for the job.

I have found her to be professional and knowledgeable, and I think she will be extremely valuable to the Department in this role.

today I am introducing a bill to clarify certain provisions relating to pay and benefits consultation between the United States Postal Service and supervisors' and postmasters' organizations. The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 created a…

I want to welcome our witnesses to today's hearing, 'Assessing Foster Care and Family Services in the District of Columbia: Challenges and Solutions.'

This past Adoption Day, we had for the first time an increase in older youth being adopted and sibling groups being adopted.

I also want to recognize Senator Landrieu for her strong leadership on foster care and adoption issues.

I commend you for starting promising programs and strategies, such as the Permanency Opportunities Project.

This hearing is an opportunity to examine how Congress can work together with the District Government, child advocates, and, most importantly, the families and children within the system to improve the foster care and adoption process in…