Jon Runyan: “It is our belief the VA's attempt at this implementation is not in the best interest of the veteran.”

We have got to remember that these numbers represent real veterans, real people, and so let us look at that from that standpoint.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee

My budget-neutral amendment, authored with my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), who was going to be here on the floor today but is attending Senator Lautenberg's memorial service this afternoon, supports our Nation's firefighters…

I thank Chairman Miller for yielding to me. As chairman of the House Veterans' Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, I am keenly aware that one of the most critical issues impacting our Nation's veterans is the severe…