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09-26-2002, 06:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sept. 25, 2002) -- Senior leaders of the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) met with representatives from Russia's legislative
branch here Sept. 24 to discuss the United States' veterans benefits system.
"America's history of caring for its military veterans is second to
none," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "VA is
pleased to share information about our veterans programs with
representatives of the Russian legislature."
Russia's State Duma, similar to the U.S. House of Representatives,
is exploring ways to improve benefits for Russian military veterans. VA
officials provided information about its health care, compensation, pension
and burial programs, as well as a description of how veterans and their
dependents apply for those benefits.
Yegor K. Ligachev, Deputy Chairman of the Duma's Committee on
Veterans Affairs, was accompanied by Duma members Vice Admiral Valeri F.
Dorogin and Ivan V. Zakharov, along with staff member Veronika A. Kalganova.
Also attending were Second Secretary Vladlen V. Yepifanov, Third Secretary
Sergei V. Tagashov and staff member Anton V. Kryazhev from the Russian
embassy in Washington.
In recent months, VA has shared information about its programs with
representatives of many countries, including the Czech Republic, China,
Jordan, Japan, Romania, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
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Just what is the VA sharing with other Countries?? How to stonewall, deny, and wait until the Veteran Dies?? America's history of caring for Veterans is appalling. Out of every 100 Vets that apply for service connected disablity, 96 are denied. Veterans in Florida are waiting over 6 months to see a VA Doctor. This Country has forgotten what George Washington said. "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any War, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive VETERANS of earlier Wars were treated and appreciated by our Nation."
Veterans Affairs (VA) met with representatives from Russia's legislative
branch here Sept. 24 to discuss the United States' veterans benefits system.
"America's history of caring for its military veterans is second to
none," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "VA is
pleased to share information about our veterans programs with
representatives of the Russian legislature."
Russia's State Duma, similar to the U.S. House of Representatives,
is exploring ways to improve benefits for Russian military veterans. VA
officials provided information about its health care, compensation, pension
and burial programs, as well as a description of how veterans and their
dependents apply for those benefits.
Yegor K. Ligachev, Deputy Chairman of the Duma's Committee on
Veterans Affairs, was accompanied by Duma members Vice Admiral Valeri F.
Dorogin and Ivan V. Zakharov, along with staff member Veronika A. Kalganova.
Also attending were Second Secretary Vladlen V. Yepifanov, Third Secretary
Sergei V. Tagashov and staff member Anton V. Kryazhev from the Russian
embassy in Washington.
In recent months, VA has shared information about its programs with
representatives of many countries, including the Czech Republic, China,
Jordan, Japan, Romania, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
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Just what is the VA sharing with other Countries?? How to stonewall, deny, and wait until the Veteran Dies?? America's history of caring for Veterans is appalling. Out of every 100 Vets that apply for service connected disablity, 96 are denied. Veterans in Florida are waiting over 6 months to see a VA Doctor. This Country has forgotten what George Washington said. "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any War, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive VETERANS of earlier Wars were treated and appreciated by our Nation."