What can we do as a Member of Congress to help you?

I agree with Sergeant Major Kent, that a lot of the good news just doesn't get out, the Yellow Ribbon program.

I just want to thank you.

However we can back you up by policy or any other way, please let us know.

I am not convinced that the provision of those services is fully coordinated and integrated.

And I am really grateful to serve with Chairwoman Susan Davis.

I indicated my interest in promoting effective and efficient coordination of different programs.

It is The American Legion's position that a stronger piece of legislation is required to ensure the Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veteran Caregiver Program includes but is not limited to, a comprehensive…

The American Legion believes the absence of a recordkeeping system for those who care for this Nations' wounded veterans contributes to the lack of oversight required to ensure veterans are receiving adequate specialty and comprehensive…

Forty-nine percent of women veterans are seeking care outside of VA.

It is the American Legion's position that Congress keep in mind the importance of continuity of care during a servicemember's transition from active duty to the community.

When we talk about facilities, facilities, and facilities and we must keep in mind the veteran at all times.

The Secretary of VA reported Congress would have to include $1 billion annually for 6 years to ensure the success of CARES.

Will the administration provide direct financial assistance to schools to support their transition into the Direct Loan program?

You propose to stop new FFEL loan originations as of July 1, 2010. How many schools will need to transition from FFEL to Direct Loans between today and July 1st?

Has the Department produced an estimate of the costs of transitioning to the Direct Loan program for a small to medium size independent college?

In many respects, the military personnel systems today reflect a degree of success that would have been questionable three to five years ago.

I would like to thank you again for this opportunity to express our concerns on these important issues.

The first is the $800 million reduction in the services' recruiting and retention budgets.

I appreciate Chairwoman Davis visited with me at Fort Jackson, the recruiting and retention school, last year.

We are therefore pleased to support various measures insofar as they fall within that scope.

I would think that looking in our view that the current process is adequate and that H.R. 1821 seems to address an important issue of extending an eligibility period.

The third area of concern relates to the recent testimony by the service chiefs, particularly those of the Marine Corps and Army, that dwell time will not significantly increase in the foreseeable future.

I am interested in hearing your assessment, all of you, as to where the risk may exist in the proposed cuts in recruiting and retention.

I have three areas of concern.