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	<title><![CDATA[To recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1025 would grant the status of honorary veteran to certain retired National Guard and Reserve service members even...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/hr1025</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1263 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to afford surviving spouses of servicemembers who die while in...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/hr1263</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1484 would provide a waiver of regional office jurisdiction if a claimant or the claimant's representative submits new...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/hr1484</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 802 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a non-monetary award program known as the...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/hr802</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expressing support for designation of a &#8220;National Veterans History Project Week&#8221;.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 1644 would resolve that the House of Representatives:&amp;ldquo;Supports the      designation of a &amp;lsquo;National...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres1644</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 1622 would resolve that the House of Representatives:&amp;ldquo;Recognizes and      honors the courage, service,...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres1622</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to expand the definition of a cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4168</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To extend the period which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and States are prohibited from requiring a permit under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for certain vessels]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The bill delays the date in which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could require a permit for discharges from...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr5301</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city''s incorporation, for their century of dedicated service to the United States.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 1446 would resolve that the House of Representatives:&amp;ldquo;Expresses its gratitude to      the veterans...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres1446</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their families.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 1228 would resolve that the House of Representatives:&amp;ldquo;Honors the service, courage,      and sacrifice...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres1228</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[The &quot;Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic&quot; Designation Act ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 4307 would name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Artesia, New   Mexico, as...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4307</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father's Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Con.Res. 278 would resolve that it is the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hconres278</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009]]></title>
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	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s1963</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the &quot;Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center&quot;]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 4360 would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the Major...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4360</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.J.Res. 80 would resolve that Congress: &amp;bull; Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hjres80</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 4592 would require the Department of Labor to create a pilot program to assist veterans in qualifying for...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4592</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010 ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 4667 would increase the amounts paid to veterans for disability compensation and to their survivors for dependency and...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4667</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 4810 would authorize several Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs for homeless veterans.  The bill would increase...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr4810</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 3976 would   Normal 0     false false false  EN-US X-NONE X-NONE...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr3976</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1879 would provide employment and reemployment rights for individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty.]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1879</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009]]></title>
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	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s1599</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Military Spouses Residency Relief Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[S. 475 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to prohibit, for purposes of voting for a federal, State,...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s475</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 89 would resolve that the House of Representatives:  &amp;bull; Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres89</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 3949 would authorize the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs to access personal information in order to verify the information...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr3949</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Retraining Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1168 would require the Secretary of Labor to pay to each covered veteran an assistance allowance for each...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1168</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 398 would resolve that the House of Representatives: &amp;bull; Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, and...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres398</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Honoring Sentinels of Freedom and commending the dedication, commitment, and extraordinary work of the organization]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 461 resolves that the House of Representatives honors Sentinels of Freedom; commends Sentinels of Freedom's dedication and commitment...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres461</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 773 would resolve that the House of Representatives:  &amp;bull; Is committed to promoting and sustaining the spirit...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres773</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 291 would resolve that the House of Representatives: &amp;bull; Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres291</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expressing support for a designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 866 would resolve that the House of Representatives: &amp;bull; Recognizes `National Veterans Awareness Week'; &amp;bull; Supports the designation...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres866</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as &quot;Louisiana HonorAir Day,&quot; and to honor the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our Nation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 828 would resolve that the House of Representatives recognizes Louisiana HonorAir for its 20 chartered flights of World...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hres828</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[The &quot;Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic&quot; Designation Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 3157 would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the Max J. Beilke...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr3157</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[S. 509 authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project for the construction...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s509</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 174 would require the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs (VA) to establish a new national cemetery in El Paso...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr174</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1016 includes a sense of Congress that the provision of health care services to veterans could be more...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1016</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp; S. 1717 would give the Secretary of Veterans Affairs authority to carry out the fiscal year 2010 major...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s1717</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans' Insurance and Health Care Improvements Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 3219 would make permanent a current temporary extension of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance coverage for totally disabled veterans....]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr3219</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1293 would increase the amount that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is authorized to pay for improvement...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1293</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 3155 would require VA to provide support services to family and non-family caregivers of veterans.&amp;nbsp; Such services should...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr3155</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 2770 would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish Multi-Medical Center Research Corporations, a voluntary sharing...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr2770</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the &quot;William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic&quot;]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 402 would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the `William C. Tallent...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr402</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1037 would establish a five-year pilot program to expand the scope of qualifying work-study activities available at educational...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1037</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1211 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to do the following: Study barriers encountered by women...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1211</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1016 includes a sense of Congress that the provision of health care services to veterans could be more...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1016</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1172 would require that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) include information regarding the following on their website:...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1172</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[S. 407 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the amounts paid to veterans for disability compensation and...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/s407</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Wounded Veteran Job Security Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 466 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against an individual because of any treatment for an illness, injury,...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr466</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.Res. 360 would resolve that Congress: Strongly urges Americans and people of all nationalities to visit national cemeteries, memorials,...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr360</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[Wounded Veteran Job Security Act]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 466 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against an individual because of any receipt of treatment for an...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr466</link>
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	<title><![CDATA[To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[H.R. 1170 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to encourage the development...]]></description>
	<link>http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/hr1170</link>
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