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#47635 go to this web site to read bill and comment copy and paste. http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html... 47635@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:46:30 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47599 IN REGARDS TO COMMISSARY I CAN SHOP THERE BUT IT COST MORE THAN I CAN BUY FOOD AT AN OUTSIDE GROCERY AND WHEN I DID SHOP THERE THEY IMPOSED A 6/12% SURCHARGE. THE BASE EXCHANGE IS ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AS CIVILIAN STORES, BUT IT IS TAX FREE. GASOLINE IS SOMETIMES MORE ON BASE THAN IT IS OFF BASE. I AM 100% SERVICE CONNECTED. VA CARE IS REALLY FANTASIC. I REALLY THINK THE FOOD AND OTHER STORES ON BASE SHOULD BE LOT CHEAPER .THE GI S DONT GET MUCH OF A BREAK ON BASE HOPE THIS MAKES A LITTLE SENSE.... 47599@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:32:19 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47554 Basically thats saying even though I am 100 percent I am out of luck because I am not a retiree. So Alaska Vet you are incorrect in assuming I already get these wonderful benefits and PX benefit is not a blessing, their stuff is just as pricey as the malls unless you like cheap beer. As for DoD or active duty using Space A flights. I'd just like to say I tried space A when I was in the military I spent a week on a base because there was no connections,and wasted my leave. How many busy people are actually going to use these flights.... 47554@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:10:48 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47553 100% DAVs holding a regular retiree ID card can fly Space A. Despite rumors to the contrary, 100 percent disabled veterans in possession of DD Form 1173 or 2765 (replaces the DD Form 1173) identification cards are not entitled to Space-A travel aboard DoD aircraft. Any changes to Space-A eligibility rules will be published as an immediate change to DoD 4515.13r and advertised accordingly (Reiteration HQ AMC/DONP 091704z Mar 99 and Reference PASSENGER SERVICE UPDATE DTG: 261800Z OCT 01 para 1.H). The DD Form 2765, "Department of Defense/Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card," is issued to sponsors, other than members of the military Services, who because of their current or previous association with the military Services, are entitled to Uniformed Services benefits and privileges. These individuals include Medal of Honor recipients and honorably discharged veterans rated by the Veterans Administration as 100 percent disabled from a Service-connected injury.... 47553@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:57:36 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47550 Alaska Vet... You are sadly misinformed, 100% DAV ARE NOT authorized space a travel. That is what this bill HR 4071 is trying to establish. 100% DAV can fly Coast Guard, but not DOD.... 47550@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:03:28 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47526 I see alot of vets on here saying they are 100% and that you have been waiting for this bill to pass. If you are 100%, you already have these benefits, and more! Has no one ever told you about benefits for 100% vets? I think someone has been blowing smoke up your backside. 100%ers already have base access, commissary and PX privileges, Space A authorizations, etc... This benefit bill is for those less than 100%.... 47526@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:41:11 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47503 Troll....... 47503@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:21:21 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47410 100 percent sais: "DoD personnel and their families get to enjoy it... like they need it." It sounds like you don't think it is right for DoD personnel and their families to have access to space available flights.... 47410@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:51:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47372 I am a 100% also, I have been hoping for years this would be passed. I am on a tight budget. My family has no insurance. I would like to see other places but I can't really afford it. So really I am just waiting to die because there are few opportunities for myself and my family. You can only watch so much tv, so much computer. It's not my fault. But I do have dreams. My family is also scattered all over the world because of 3 generations of military men. I will never be able to visit them again but atleast DoD personal and their families get to enjoy it... like they need it.... 47372@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:14:14 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47355 I am a 100% DAV and have been praying for this travel authorization for me and my wife. It would make it possible for us to go see our son if/when he goes overseas and others in the military. Please authorize this bill. Please. John Welton Sr.... 47355@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:29:28 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47345 SnobbyPit, Just goes to show your ignorance - I spent 26 months in Vietnam, nearly all of it in the bush. I deal with my disabilities on a daily basis and I still do not think any of us disabled vets have a "right" to use the base facilities.... 47345@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:09:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47338 I think "a vet" hasn't served a day in his/her life. Especially in combat...... 47338@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:34:32 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47305 And just why do you think these things are your "rights"? All I see are a bunch of whiners who think they are owed everything. Get over yourselves and get a life.... 47305@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:52:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47287 We all need to contact ALL the Veteran Service Organizations(VFW,AMVETS, A Legion, Disabled Vets, Vietnam Vets Of America, ETC>.,ETC.) and TELL them to get off their buts and supports us all in fighting for our rights like Space A travel. Spread the word. Reno MACV SOG NAM '67-'68... 47287@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:15:14 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47279 Any Vet who served and was disabled to any degree because of or due to military service should have the RIGHT to these proposed and so called "benefits" of service. I am a 100% disabled VietNam Vet... 47279@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:49:39 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47184 And there were times when flying out of Travis AFB the C-5 was less than half full. It would be a hit or miss proposition, I know this. Like I said, I have nothing but time. If ANYONE deserves the opportunity to fly space available disabled veterans do.... 47184@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:43:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47157 You would find that your travel priority is much lower now that you are not on active duty. Many of those seats you found available as an AD member are not available now because AD has priority for seats. The reduced number of flights also contributes to the lower number of seats available across the board.... 47157@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:50:42 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47150 You certainly sound bitter. Could it be that you actually receive what is right, just not what you wanted?... 47150@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:18:55 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47108 The VA has lowered their disability percentages for injuries once rated much higher. The negative votes you see here come from the vast majority of diabaled Vets that will not qualify simply because of the low percentage awarded them, including myself.... 47108@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:31:36 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47107 With Screaming Tinnitus from five locations seemingly inches just outside my head, I'm awarded a 10%disability. A purple heart valued to hang on the x-mas tree. The percentages suggested here to qualify if this measure ever passes is but another slap in my face for ever putting my life on the line.... 47107@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:11:45 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#47081 For those who have written they are VA rated 100% disabled, you already hve this privilage, contact your local VA office to get your ID cards, this bill will offer to others that are not 100%.... 47081@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:08:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#46986 Actually while I was AD USMC I DID USE SPACE A. I found it VERY AVAILABLE and due to my California location, with PLENTIFUL options...I would love to fly overseas again to see family etc.. I have nothing but time, It would be great for my morale as well as fellow disabled vets that have given a part of themselves to our great country. Semper Fi... 46986@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:12 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#46946 Have you investigated the availability of space-A travel. There is not much available and what there is usually goes to places far out of the mainstream. I suppose if you wanted to travel to someplace like that by C130 turboprop you would be happy with it. Otherwise it's about worthless to anyone.... 46946@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:40:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#46920 I am a 100% disabled vet and could definitely use the space a benefit. Hope HR 4071 gets passed soon. Kudos to Rep. Bob Filner for fighting the good fight for us.... 46920@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:14:22 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4071.html#46901 I don't understand what you are getting at with the medical care problem. A veteran who is not retired from service will not receive medical care if this bill passes. The only thing they would get is exchange/commissary and space-A, none of which are worth a great deal anymore.... 46901@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:36 EST