http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#40740 I am service connected, never served in combat, injured when my parachute malfunctioned and I think the imprint of my body is still on Fort Bragg 20 years later. Personally I agree with Archie. I could care less about px priveleges. I am more concerned with having to drive 2 hours each way to get treated for my medical problems, and I really can not tolerate long car trips.... 40740@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:22:59 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#40712 Can anyone help me so what rating does a veteran need to have now to us the commissary and what rating will this bill introduce? I am presently rated at 100% what does this bill to do for with lower service connected injury.... 40712@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:04:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#40675 "Deserve" is a much overused word. You did not earn it. Seems like another one of those "gimme gimme" kinds of appeals.... 40675@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:43 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#40129 This is a no-brainer. This is the least we can do.... 40129@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:54:34 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#40053 Honorably "Discharged" Veterans Rated 100-percent Disabled by the Department of Veteran's Affair (VA). Honorably discharged veterans (not entitled to retired pay), who are rated 100-per-cent disabled from a Uniformed Service-connected injury or disease, are entitled to a DD Form 1173 reflecting eligibility to commissary, exchange and MWR privileges only. They receive their medical benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In order to receive an ID card, a letter from the VA must certify that the veteran is entitled to commissary and exchange privileges and indicate whether a medical reevaluation is necessary. A copy of the DD Form 214 reflecting an honorable discharge is also required. Letters from the VA that indicate the veteran has been awarded 100-percent disability compensation based upon unemployability are NOT acceptable. The member will be enrolled in DEERS as a DATUM or DAVPRM based on the letter from... 40053@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:45:13 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#39199 Dan ---- Honestly!!!! I am 100% Permanant and Total all combat wounds since wounded on Vietnams DMZ. PX and commissary should be only for those wounded in combat and not for questionable disbilities. What has this country became a nation of wannabes? I think so!... 39199@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:36:58 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#38657 I can't understand why it should take so long, if was not for the miltary we would not have so many disabled veteran. I feel that disabled veterans rated a certain percentage should have access to the PX and Commissary. (Whats to think about)... 38657@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:10:25 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#37089 I can't believe this was the least congress and the DOD could do,yet they would bicker over it. I'm surprised they even had to give it thought. It sure seems logical to me. Give the Vets something back for their sacrifices.It doesn't really even incur a cost. Wow! the polititians could do something nice,that doesn't cost anything. A real no-brainer!!!... 37089@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:11:01 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#36405 FY09 Natoinal Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5658) report states that the SecDef must supply a report of consideration for Disabled Veterans Access to Commissaries and Exchanges by the end of March, 2009. Looks like this won't even be considered until next congress.... 36405@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:26:34 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#36331 Maybe now we'll see what Mr. Obama really wants to get accomplished. Obviously, he has more on his plate, but this would go a long way to getting all vets behind him. This is SO OVERDUE and DESERVED... 36331@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:06 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#33316 I am a 70% disabled Vet from the Vietnam War. I fought and bled for my country; and I am refused Military Base priviledges....I find this hard to comprehend. silver Star/purple heart Hue City... 33316@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:45:48 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#33254 I find it hard to see why the voting graphic at the top of this page has so many votes against it. Every comment on this board is in support of the resolution. Can someone please provide a good reason why NOT to pass this?! The weak arguments: It’d erode the benefit from retirees. Nonsense! They would have the same benefit. Those who gave their health should be given the same. It’d negatively impact security on base. These veterans have already undergone screening & served their country honorably. They weren't a security risk while on active duty. It’d overload the infrastructure of the commissary and PX. Again; invalid! If you look at the number of retirees & those who use this benefit, it is a small percentage. The price advantage is too small over stores such as Wal-Mart to benefit anyone but those who TRULY need it. Call the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel Staff line at (202) 225-7560 to let them know you'd like this to move forward!... 33254@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:10:47 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#32881 This would provide even more ammunition to use against Congress when they propose cutting commissary benefits. The extra money coming into MWR would also be most welcome. All this for a group that earned the right through personal sacrifice to this great country. What's wrong with Congress. This is a no-brainer.... 32881@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:18:30 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#32690 Not to much to ask for from my perspective. We would still be giving back to MWR by shopping on base. May I say thank you to those in congress who have supported this bill.... 32690@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:33:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#31995 Disabled military should be given this service for their sacrifice to this great country. The volunteer spirit, they answered the call in their hearts to serve a higher need of this nation.... 31995@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:30:15 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#31814 Anyone with a service rated disability should have PX, Commissary privileges .With the cost of everything today and the price of fuel it would greatly help.Many Veterans would have to drive a considerable distance anyway . everything today... 31814@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:14:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#31739 I will be praying for this to pass. Anyone who has served in the military with any percentage of disability SHOULD be allowed to use the commissary/px. We would be putting money into their pockets.... 31739@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:24:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#31493 WRITE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND CONGRESSPERSONS! This bill shows merit and appears to have wide bipartisan support. Unfortunately, DOD and some Veteran's organizations are lobbying against this bill's passage. It has come up for the past 10 years and continues to languish in subcommittee. Until we can get this passed through, it will not become a law.... 31493@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:40:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#31421 Congress has no problem voting itself a pay raise for eight years in a row. Perhaps they should consider this.... 31421@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:39:11 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30854 WHATS A FEW MILLION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE FOUGHT IN WAR AND WORE THE UNIFORM. THIS ILLEGAL ALIEN MESS IS ASS BACKWARDS!!! WHAT IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN? A MOVING TARGET!... 30854@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:26:47 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30851 PASS THIS BILL NOW PLEASE NOT 2YEARS FROM NOW... 30851@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:47:34 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30850 I AM ASKING ALL DISABLED VETS TO WRITE TO YOUR GOVERNORS AND CONGRESSMEN AND EVEN THE PRESIDENT LETS TAKE A STAND THIS IS SOMETHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR JUST OUR BASIC RIGHTS TO PRIVELEGES WE DESERVE LETS QUIT JUST STANDING BY AND HOPING FOR A CHANGE LETS ALL BAND TOGETHER AND LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF US LETS KEEP ASKING UNTIL WE GET WHAT WE DESERVE.... 30850@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:42:37 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30849 WE DISABLED VETS 100%UNEMPLOYABLE SHOULD RECEIVE THE SAME PRIVELAGES AS ANY ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIER AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ARRANGED 10 YEARS AGO INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR A BUNCH OF PEOPLE VOTING ON IT THAT HAVE EITHER NEVER BEEN IN THE MILITARY OR HAVE NEVER SEEN COMBAT WE DESERVE AND DEMAND WHAT SHOULD NOT EVEN HAVE TO BE ASKED FOR.... 30849@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:28:33 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30848 WE CAN BECOME DISABLED FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY BUT WE CANT USE COMMISSARY PRIVELAGES BECAUSE WE ARE HAS BEENS... 30848@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:20:28 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2495.html#30847 we fought for our country now we are disabled and we cant even use the commissary privelages think about IT... 30847@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:17:02 EST