[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 101 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H4660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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      VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2012

  (Mr. GUINTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. GUINTA. I rise today to add my voice to those calling for the 
passage of H.R. 4114, which would give a cost-of-living adjustment to 
our disabled military veterans.
  My State, New Hampshire, has one of the largest per capita veteran 
populations of any State in our Nation. Nearly 128,000 former 
servicemen and women call the Granite State home. As its name 
indicates, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act 
would provide a much-needed benefit increase, starting this December 1, 
for qualifying disabled veterans. It provides an increase similar to 
what Social Security recipients receive.
  Our disabled veterans made a special sacrifice during their time in 
uniform, and they now live with the result of that sacrifice each and 
every day. Increasing their monthly benefit checks is a small price for 
a grateful Nation to pay. Our military Armed Forces answered the call 
when our country needed them most, and I believe that we must now be 
there for them.
  I urge my colleagues to join with me in passing this important cost-
of-living increase for the disabled men and women who gave so much to 
our country.

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