Political Quotes

“I rise in support of S. 714, as amended. This agreement includes provisions to clarify, extend, and enhance measures to address homelessness among this Nation's veterans. The provisions before us today will allow the VA to continue to offer a range of programs to homeless veterans. Together these programs comprise a comprehensive increase that meets veterans' needs for health care, substance abuse treatment, vocational rehab work, and shelter. In addition, this measure extends the homeless veterans reintegration project administered by the Department of Labor and authorizes $10 million for this important program for fiscal year 1999. This measure also permanently authorizes the VA to provide noninstitutional long-term care programs. Many veterans want to live at home as long as possible. Good noninstitutional programs can make this a reality. Under this authority the VA can provide cost-effective programs like home care, home aides, and adult day care to more veterans. An important change in the eligibility of VA health care for the Persian Gulf veterans is included in this measure.”