This is a top priority for us, to find a solution in order to ensure that our veterans continue to receive the high-quality care that they are currently receiving and they certainly deserve.

The VFW supports Chairman Bill Flores and his efforts to streamline how VA can approve initial claims...

How many jobs were created by the $1.9 billion that was lost in Solyndra, Beacon Power, Evergreen Solar, Spectra, Rod-Fisk, Geronimo, WaterBound, Abound Solar, ECOtality, MXenergy, and Schneider Electric?

Who took it to the next stage? It was private industry that took it.

I think it is fitting that this hearing is being held today, which is the fourth anniversary that the House of Representatives passed Cap and Trade.

I did not want to see our country, particularly our government here in Washington, send 10 million to 20 million jobs to other countries.

The Department of Energy has spent $11 million per green job created since 2009.

In my view, the difference of a few seat-time hours should not prevent a veteran from taking a training program.

H.R. 1357 is intended to fix this unintended obstacle and expand opportunities for unemployed veterans.

I introduced H.R. 2481 in response to suggestions from the Atlanta Regional Procession Office staff who noted that mistakes on the application for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits cause significant delays in processing original claims.

The purpose of VRAP is to give America's veterans access and the opportunity to enhance their skills.