[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9495]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONTINUE FIGHTING FOR OUR VETERANS

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, each Memorial Day Americans pause to 
remember the tremendous commitment and sacrifice made by our men and 
women in our Armed Forces. I'm proud that this Congress continues to 
honor our military by making veterans a top priority.
  In the last 2 years, we have invested in our veterans health care and 
worked hard to improve the benefits available once they return home. 
For instance, we passed a new GI Bill so our troops have access to a 
quality education. We also increased the gas mileage reimbursement 
rate, which is important for our veterans in rural areas like mine.
  I recently introduced another piece of legislation to help rural 
veterans, the Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act. This bill 
will improve access to services and benefits for veterans in 
Appalachia. With Memorial Day right around the corner, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in continuing to fight for our veterans.

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