[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PREVENT ANY INCREASE IN VETERANS' HEALTH 
                            CARE DEDUCTIBLE

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                          HON. TED STRICKLAND

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2002

  Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, in response to the President's fiscal 
year 2003 budget, I am introducing this Sense of Congress to oppose the 
Administration's recommendation to impose a $1,500 deductible on the 
health care for ``Priority Group 7'' veterans. Just recently the VA 
increased the veteran prescription drug co-payment by 250%. The 
President's budget proposal calls on Congress to legislate a $1,500 
deductible for their health care. This deductible is unacceptable and 
an unnecessary hardship to place upon veterans. It is my hope that by 
introducing this Resolution, this Congress will speak as one body and 
make it clear that we will not break America's promises to our 
veterans.

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