[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           H.R. 5145, ASSURING QUALITY CARE FOR VETERANS ACT

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                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, I join my colleagues in strong support of 
H.R. 5145, Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act. This legislation 
authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse VA 
health professionals for continuing professional education expenses.
  Our Nation's veterans deserve high-quality medical care. This means 
having top-notch facilities and equipment, and highly-trained medical 
professionals. Many professions require continuing education, and it is 
absolutely essential in the medical field. With constantly changing 
techniques, procedures and treatments, continuing education is 
indispensable for medical providers. This legislation rightfully will 
ensure that our VA medical professionals have access to continuing 
training and therefore ensure that our veterans receive the best care 
possible.
  I urge all my colleagues to join with me in support of H.R. 5145 to 
provide high-quality medical care for our Nation's veterans.

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