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This is my last web posting and I want to say that it has been a pleasure serving as your Legislative and Political Action Chairman for the department of California. If you are not aware there is an Action Alert out regarding legislation to ensure the health care coverage standards for DOD and VA healthcare programs. Please review the information below which was published in the April 1st VFW Washington Weekly. “The VFW is leading the fight to ensure all DOD and VA healthcare programs are recognized as meeting minimum essential coverage standards under the new national healthcare law, but we still need your help.” “Urge your Representatives and Senators to pass legislation that will protect VA Health Care and Tricare benefits for veterans and our active duty members.” “**The U.S. House of Representatives needs to support S. 3162, which was introduced by Senate VA Committee Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) to protect VA healthcare programs. It passed the Senate unanimously on March 26.” “**The U.S. Senate needs to support S. 3148, which was introduced by Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Jim Webb (D-Va.) to protect all military Tricare programs as well as non-appropriated fund health plans. S. 3148 is a companion bill to H.R. 4887, which was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and approved March 20 by a vote of 403-0.” “It is critical that you call, write or email your thoughts on this most important issue. If we work together we can make sure that the new law does not adversely affect our veterans, service members or their families.” It is not too late to send your letters of support. Simply click on the link above “take action.” Ladies it is not too late to report. I have emailed or called the District Presidents urging them to urge their Auxiliaries to report their legislative education and work that they have carried out in April. The due date for reports is April 30th. Again I can be reached at email RPellechi@Yahoo.com or telephone number 916-688-8974. So please contact me! Loyally, Rebecca Pellechi California Department Legislative and Political Action Chairman Take Action Today!
Here are links to some helpful websites: www.ladiesauxvfw.org - Information can be obtained concerning the special “Legislative Alerts” www.vfw.org -Also has updated information on legislative issues www.house.gov -U.S. House of Representatives www.senate.gov -U.S. Senate www.whitehouse.gov -Whitehouse http://capwiz.com/vfw/mlm/signup.html - Sign up for VFW Washington Weekly
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