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S. 3339, An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $3.52

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3339 would amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance....

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P.L. 110-317, The Hubbard Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6580 would ensure the fair treatment of a member of the Armed Forces who is discharged from the Armed Forces, at the request of the member, pursuant to the Department of Defense policy permitting the early discharge of a member who is the only surviving child in a family in which the father or mother, or one or more siblings, served in the Armed Forces and, because of hazards incident to such service, was killed, died as a result of wounds, accident, or disease, is in a captured or missing ...

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H.R. 6445, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled - Cost per Average Family: $8.38

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6445 would amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled....

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H.R. 6225, The Injunctive Relief for Veterans Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $8.33

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6225 would amend title 38, United States Code, relating to equitable relief with respect to a State or private employer....

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H.R. 6221, The Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2.72

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6221 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans....

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S. 3023, The Veterans' Notice Clarification Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.19

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3023 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations relating to the notice to be provided claimants with the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the substantiation of claims....

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S. 2969, The Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $61.04

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2969 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health-care professionals....

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H.R. 5892, The Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $34.61

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5892 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize the disability benefits claims processing system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors....

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H.R. 5856, The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $18.97

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5856 would authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009....

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H.R. 5830, The FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $25.03

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5830 would create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market....

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H.R. 5826, The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $190.06

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5826 would increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans....

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H.R. 5781, The Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $7.25

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5781 would provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave....

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H.R. 5729, The Spina Bifida Health Care Program Expansion Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.10

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5729 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive health care to children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida....

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H.R. 5664, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5664 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary....

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H.R. 5554, The Veterans Substance Use Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $3.15

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5554 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders....

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S. 2617, The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $190.06

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2617 would increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans....

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P.L. 110-181, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4658.79

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4986 would provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services....

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H.R. 4255, The United States Olympic Committee Paralympic Program Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.44

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4255 would amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to the Paralympic Program of the United States Olympic Committee....

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H.R. 3889, To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study of the vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the Secretary - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3889 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study of the vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the Secretary....

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H.R. 3882, To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on active duty required for receiving certain education benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.31

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3882 would amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on active duty required for receiving certain education benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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S. 2160, The Veterans Pain Care Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.17

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2160 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pain care initiative in health care facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs....

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S. 2162, The Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $7.70

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2162 would improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders....

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H.R. 3819, The Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $2.79

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3819 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to Department facilities....

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S. 2142, The Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $3.00

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2142 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse veterans receiving emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for such treatment until such veterans are transferred to Department facilities....

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H.R. 3681, The Veterans Benefits Awareness Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3681 would amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertise in the national media to promote awareness of benefits under laws administered by the Secretary....

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