A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach for veterans who reside in Appalachia, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 3314

Introduced

May 5, 2010

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.

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Topics

Appalachian Regional Commission Armed Forces and National Security Higher education Minority and disadvantaged businesses Rural conditions and development Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach to veterans who reside in the Appalachian region in order to increase their awareness, access, and use of federal, state, and local programs providing compensation and other benefits available as a result of service in the Armed Forces.

Actions

May 19, 2010

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.
May 5, 2010

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 5, 2010

Introduced in Senate

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