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The letter requests that Secretary Gates address this particular case, as well as general concerns about how defense contractors are being held accountable for their operations.
Congressman Earl Blumenauer announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would provide a Medicare and Medicaid benefit for voluntary patient-physician consultations regarding advance care planning. These consultations will ensure that individuals' values and goals for care are identified, understood, and respected.
"This federal funding will help address the unique needs of Oregon's homeless female veterans" said Rep. Blumenauer. "Women who have served in combat face myriad challenges when they return to Oregon. This funding will make a needed difference for these brave women and their families."
It is estimated that there are 25,226 women veterans in the state of Oregon.
"Today we took a critical step to advance consumer protections, prevent predatory lending, and end the era of ‘too big to fail' banks," said Congressman Blumenauer.
"It is unfair that ordinary Americans pay into a system that largely exempts the biggest, most polluting industries," said Congressman Blumenauer. "Billions of dollars in unnecessary carve-outs for huge oil companies have exacerbated the deficit and undermined our ability to invest in other priorities, like educating our children, creating jobs, and rebuilding our communities.
"Portland Community College is the largest educational institution in Oregon, and a leader in health care training," said Congressman Blumenauer. "With a tough job market and recovering economy, this funding will help prepare hundreds of Oregonians for health care positions and pay dividends for years to come.
"We are literally standing on one of the best solutions to the energy equation, which is the natural heat of the earth," said Congressman Blumenauer.
Dear Madam Speaker,
"If Americans pulled back and started paying attention to this war, it would become even less popular." This is how a Senior Advisor to General Stanley McChrystal characterized the war in Afghanistan to Rolling Stone reporter Michael Hastings in his controversial article, "The Runaway General".
"This federal funding will make a local difference for Oregon's veterans" said Rep. Blumenauer. "With the sacrifices they have made abroad, they deserve assistance securing a living when they come home. It is unthinkable that more than half of the soldiers from the 41st Brigade, who returned in April, are not employed.