Robert C. Byrd: “So how many troops are currently affected by the stop-loss order?”

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.

In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.