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Senate VA Committee
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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. @SenatorIsakson
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Proud to stand with @SenateGOP to discuss the important mission we have to serve our nation's veterans. Today we will have a chance to pass landmark legislation to do just that. #VAMISSIONAct youtube.com/watch?v=1RlOCm…
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Every one of us stands on the shoulders of our veterans. Later today, we will vote on legislation to improve the benefits for those who have sacrificed the most for all of us. #VAMISSIONAct youtube.com/watch?v=0nr_k7…
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Missed our press conference yesterday with @SenatorTester @SenDeanHeller @SenBlumenthal @DAVHQ @VFWHQ @AmericanLegion to discuss the #VAMISSIONAct? Watch it here ahead of today's Senate vote on final passage: youtube.com/watch?v=yW5QNt…
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The ‘VA MISSION Act’ marks a major step forward for the VA’s caregivers program and our veterans. Veterans of all eras who rely on a family caregiver will benefit from the expansion of eligibility and program benefits to all veterans. pic.twitter.com/3j1kNmRFuZ
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I’m very proud that this afternoon, the Senate will pass the #VAMISSIONAct as the final piece in the mosaic we started two years ago to fix the veterans healthcare system. pic.twitter.com/DMLO6Yd0sk
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ICYMI: SenatorTester and I, along with @SenDeanHeller and @SenBlumenthal, held a press conference earlier to talk about the importance of passing the ‘VA MISSION Act,’ landmark legislation to improve care and services at @DeptVetAffairs. youtube.com/watch?v=yW5QNt…
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I thank @SenateMajLdr and all members of the Senate for their support for the ‘VA MISSION Act’ today. We look forward to adopting it as law tomorrow and later in the week getting it signed by @POTUS ahead of #MemorialDay. youtube.com/watch?v=1RlOCm…
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The veteran comes first in the ‘VA MISSION Act.’ I’m pleased that my Senate colleagues did the right thing by voting to begin debate on the #VAMISSIONAct, which will give veterans the quality healthcare they deserve. youtube.com/watch?v=nBH2Rw…
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TUNE IN: I’m joining @SenatorTester on the Senate floor shortly to discuss the ‘VA MISSION Act.’ With this bill Congress has shown it’s renewed commitment to providing the best care to our nation’s heroes. floor.senate.gov/MediaPlayer.ph…
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The Senate voted today to begin debate on our ‘VA MISSION Act’ that has been in the works for more than a year to modernize our VA and improve access to care for our veterans! Why is this bill so important? Check out my Senate floor speech: youtu.be/0nr_k7xB1w0.
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Tune in now as members of the @SenateGOP leadership team brief the press. pscp.tv/w/bdRUIDUyODMz…
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Miss our press conference on the ‘VA MISSION Act’ this morning with @VAChair members and VSO where we discussed this landmark legislation to reform @DeptVetAffairs community care programs? WATCH: veterans.senate.gov/hearings/press…
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HAPPENING SOON: Press conference at 11:30am in @VAChair committee room to discuss landmark legislation to reform @DeptVetAffairs community care programs. #VAMISSIONAct pic.twitter.com/GbUa6vRYbP
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I’ll deliver floor remarks later this morning in support of the #VAMISSIONAct, legislation that provides the most significant reforms proposed to-date to improve @DeptVetAffairs current healthcare delivery system & help provide veterans with more choice & fewer barriers to care.
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The U.S. Merchant Marine has been a pillar in this country’s foundation of prosperity and security. On #NationalMaritimeDay we recognize their contribution to our military forces by shipping troops and supplies wherever they need to go. pic.twitter.com/CjU43Fmo1T
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Seven former secretaries and administrator of the @DeptVetAffairs are urging the Senate to take up and pass this historic legislation to improve care and services at the VA. Proud to have their the support! veterans.senate.gov/newsroom/major… pic.twitter.com/gdyrlWNDII
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Senate VA Committee
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I’m thrilled the Senate will be voting this week on the #VAMISSIONAct to give veterans the health care they deserve. pic.twitter.com/lC1APB04SP
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We look forward to holding a press conference tomorrow with @VFWHQ @AmericanLegion @DAVHQ and other VSOs to discuss the #VAMISSIONAct, legislation to strengthen veterans’ healthcare services at @DeptVetAffairs while streamlining its community care programs. pic.twitter.com/XAUq9FOiGY
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Great news! The Senate is voting on the #VAMISSIONAct this week. This legislation will dramatically change the way the @DeptVetAffairs delivers care to veterans. pic.twitter.com/EgneHfaaGG
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I’m pleased that @DeptVetAffairs is moving forward with the modernization of their medical records system. This will improve the continuity of information and timeliness of care for our nation’s veterans. veterans.senate.gov/newsroom/major…
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