http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#41326 If you think shopping at the BX and commissary would save a lot of money you need to ask someone who shops there on a regular basis. If there is any amount of driving required to get to a post or base you will find that what little savings there were are eaten up by the cost of gasoline.... 41326@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:21:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#41324 Perhaps this bill has not passed because it is not a good idea.... 41324@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:16:11 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#41056 If this bill passed, it would be a relief for those who are having a hard time making ends meet in this economy. For many, VA disability may be their only source of income, forcing them to live at or below the national standard. Any relief from monthly expenses (and taxes) would be helpful.... 41056@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:24:43 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#41045 Why hasn't this bill been passed? It will cost nothing to pass, and make life a little easier for those on VA disability pension!... 41045@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:02:21 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#40687 You are afforded the VA benefits. If your service-connected condition is getting worse talk to the VA. Do you actually believe the American people should subsidize everything else for you as well?... 40687@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#40683 I served my country for almost 8 years and was forced out, even though I could do my job. My wife went back to Turkey where I had married her, If I would of had rights for air travel, she would still be here, and now my service connected disability is getting worse. I definitely fill I am entitled to benefits as my rating goes abouve 30 percent.... 40683@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:43 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#40677 "Deserve" is a much overused word. You did not earn it. Seems like another one of those "gimme gimme" kinds of appeals.... 40677@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:02:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#39223 I am a disabled Vet, and also concidered disabled by Social Security as well, I gave away some good years of my life to the Gov, and with the so called great influx of cash they think they are giving my family of five, we strugle every month to make ends meet. I have had to fight with the VA for my rating and fight with SS admin for SDI, I gave my time to them freely. Give a Vet a break, do we have to fight for everything we get from the Government. Being able to get food from the Commissary won't break our Government It might actually make it look good for once in a LONG while. Cough it up it won't kill you.... 39223@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:06:19 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#38543 This bill clearly makes alot of sense. Given the sacrafices that we have made, more specifically when served our country and some of us took lost money by being in the Military. The Commissary issues is a no should be supported by all. It will only allow the Veteran to come to the commissary to spend money. What is the problem. As far as space available, you can be sure that you will not have a run on government flights. Pass the Bill... 38543@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:16:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#37660 It should be a right for Disabled vets to use the commissary, exchange, and space A travel. Why is this bill not a high priority? Let's take care of our veterans after their sacrifice and service to country.... 37660@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:29:12 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#37293 The commissary and PX should be able to all veterans. It's a shame that once you leave the military, they don't care. I hope they pass this bill.... 37293@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:39:34 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#36317 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.... 36317@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:28:59 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#36306 The funny thing about our esteemed officials (Yes, I use that term loosely) dragging thier feet on passing this, the bill for the PX and Commisary wouldn't cost any more money, it would actually GENERATE MORE INCOME for MWR!!!... 36306@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:21:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#36297 From the FY09 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5658) "Disabled Veterans Access to Commissaries and Exchanges: DOD is directed to study the feasibility of expanding the group of veterans allowed to shop at commissaries and exchanges to include those rated from 30% to 100% disabled."... 36297@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:21:53 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#36277 Is this bill dead - it is JUne "08 and I have nothing about this????... 36277@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:16:49 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#36212 I find it appaling that the Commissary benefit is not extended to all service connected disabled vets. As a permanent commissary employee, I cannot shop there, even with an 80% rating! Makes me sick to my stomach sometimes.... 36212@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:11:13 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#35533 You never know how much good will can be generated by helping disabled veterans by giving them benefits like space A. Even though being disabled, if the chips are down, you might be surprised how much a disabled Veteran might be able to do for their Country if the desire is there, because of a loyalty extended to the Veteran by the Government.... 35533@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 24 May 2008 03:39:26 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#34950 VETSETTER, was aircrew for 25 years in airlift, we rarely had that many Space A travelers on any mission to begin with, so to assume a massive influx of new travelers causing large increases in aircraft gross weight, therefore causing additional fuel consumption becuase of this legislation, would probably not be the case and is argueable at best. Our airlifters spend countless flight hours each year on orietation flights for civilians, we can afford the fuel costs for that and not our service connected disabled veterans????? Our service connected disabled veterans deserve every benefit we can afford them.... 34950@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 15 May 2008 22:39:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#34723 I'm rated with 30% service connected disabilities, and soon to go up. The hardship and the cost of living we’re facing today as well as the rising cost of food, gasoline, and other necessities, it’s only practical for this Bill to be passed at this critical time in our lives. We Veterans would greatly benefit from this bill being passed. The passing of this Bill will also help the Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fund. It is time to start looking deeply into helping us Veterans who have sacrificed so much, this really isn't asking for much - just a little help that will benefit and get us through. I bet if this was a Congress/Senator service connected Bill it would have passed with no problems long ago. Tells you what they really do think about us service-connected Veterans! Maybe we need to get the people of the United States involved to vote on this Bill since it seems it’s going no where in the Senate!... 34723@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 13 May 2008 13:51:57 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#34292 I would like for this bill to pass I'm 30% service connected It would myself and others as well. We all serived our country and I think this should me a right we need.... 34292@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 08 May 2008 21:58:46 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#34004 Google: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel for connections. I've written many Senators about HR:2495. My response is always "it's in the House Subcommittee on Military Personnel" like if it's ever gonna get dug out from under the bottom of the pile. Funny, when duty calls we "POP TALL", yet when there is something free proposed for the American Vet...Gov't drags their feet as usual. Who elects these idiots anyway? With all the new Vets out there now, perhaps more voices will be heard and someone will pass this on to the next step!... 34004@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 06 May 2008 13:51:44 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#32765 You can call the Staffers...they keep a tally of the calls and to what they were pertaining and/or can point you in teh right direction. You'd need to call the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel Staff line at (202) 225-7560.... 32765@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:06:50 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#32441 How do we find the contacts for the members of the subcommittee so that we can personally lobby them by telling our individual stories. I know it makes a big difference when they hear real stories.... 32441@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:21:03 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#31767 this type of bill has been floating around in both the senaqte and the congress for many years now. last year congress mandated that dod and the va get together and tell congress why this bill shouldn't be passed (or should be passed (it was dropped into the military appropriations bill.) they were given until 1-07 to deliver this report to congress. as far as i can tell they never reported or got an extension. Who is running this country anyway?... 31767@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:19:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#31691 KBS, the cost is associated with additional fuel, etc. An empty plane costs less to fly than a full one...for each $150 lb adult plus bags, you have to use that much more fuel in take off and flight. Don't get me wrong though, I am not against this bill, though I feel that HR 1477 and 2495 are more likely to gain support for this reason.... 31691@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:20:53 EDT