I can assure you that we will continue to work together in bipartisan manner to review current programs, to determine if they meet the needs of veterans and their dependents, while we continue to look for new opportunities to strengthen…

In the world of rehabilitation, is 18 percent a low number or an acceptable rehabilitation rate for the VA?

I would like to request your response to the enclosed question for the record I am submitting.

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program should be the 'crown jewel' of VA benefits.

We applaud the Chairman for addressing this in the amended bill.

Reimbursing child care expenses for those VR&E enrollees who would be unable to participate in the program without such payments is a sound one.

Today, I am proud to appear before this Subcommittee in support of a critical piece of legislation: The National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009.

I would like to thank all of our men and women in uniform who are currently serving in our Armed Forces, the veterans who have answered our Nation's call to duty, and particularly thank the families who have lost a loved one while in…

I can think of no one better qualified for this important appointment than Dallas.

I am pleased that we are continuing to make progress in providing opportunities for our Nation's veterans.

As our Nation's veteran-owned small businesses encounter a challenging economic environment, it is important that we continue to provide oversight on small business opportunities for veterans and service-disabled veterans.