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Senator Susan M. Collins's Public Statements on Veterans

Susan Collins
Full Name: Susan M. Collins
Office: U.S. Senate (ME) - Sr, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Single
Birth Date: 12/07/1952
Birth Place: Caribou, ME
Home City: Bangor, ME
Religion: Roman Catholic

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June 4, 2013 Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Prescription Drug Take-Back System for Vets Washington, DC
April 29, 2013 Letter to President Obama - Reduce V-A Claims Backlog Washington, DC
March 18, 2013 Coast Guard Commits to Aligning Policies with STRONG Act Washington, DC
March 15, 2013 Bill Introduced In House and Senate To Improve Veterans Groups Access To Surplus Federal Property Washington, DC
March 14, 2013 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Washington, DC
March 12, 2013 Senator Collins' Statement on CyberWarrior Medal Washington, DC
Nov. 6, 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs to Hire Full-Time Doctor for VA Outpatient Clinic in Calais Washington, DC
Oct. 9, 2012 Letter to The Honorable Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC
Sept. 11, 2012 Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012--Motion to Proceed--Continued Washington, DC
July 25, 2012 At Senator Collins' Request, CDC Commits to Investigate Veterans Exposure to Toxic Chemicals at Gagetown Washington, DC
July 17, 2012 Senators Snowe, Collins Announce $750,000 VA Grant for Preble Street Washington, DC
June 27, 2012 Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Business Meeting Washington, DC
June 13, 2012 Additional Statements Washington, DC
June 6, 2012 Collins' Statement on the 68th Anniversary of D-Day Unknown
May 24, 2012 Senator Collins' Amendment Will Identify Successes and Challenges in Warrior Transition Programs Washington, DC
May 24, 2012 Murray, Collins, Michaud Applaud Veterans Homes Fix in Military Construction Spending Bill Washington, DC
May 24, 2012 Veterans: Murray, Collins, Michaud Applaud Veterans Homes Fix in Military Construction Spending Bill Washington, DC
May 23, 2012 Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Senators Collins' Amendment for State Veterans' Homes Fix Washington, DC
May 18, 2012 "The Gratitude of a Nation" Unknown
Dec. 17, 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Washington, DC
Nov. 10, 2011 Senator Collins Supports Veterans Jobs Bill Washington, DC
Oct. 17, 2011 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 Washington, DC
Sept. 13, 2011 Maine Military Funeral Honors Program Washington, DC
Aug. 26, 2011 Maine Congressional Delegation Applauds Additional Support for Veterans and their Families at Togus Washington, DC
Dec. 10, 2010 Wreaths Across America Unknown
Sept. 30, 2010 Senate Passes Leahy-Collins Bill To Make Veterans Groups Eligible To Receive Surplus Federal Property Washington, DC
Sept. 16, 2010 Leahy, Collins Introduce Bill To Aid Veteran Groups Washington, DC
Sept. 16, 2010 Senators Collins, Leahy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Aid Veteran Groups Washington, DC
July 14, 2010 Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Care Washington, DC
May 28, 2010 Senator Collins' Weekly Column: "The Gratitude of a Nation" Unknown
May 8, 2010 President Signs Veterans Bill that Includes Sen. Collins' Provision to Improve Physician Assistant Representation at the VA Washington, DC
June 16, 2009 Hearing Of The Financial Services And General Government Subcommittee Of The Senate Appropriations Committee - FY 2010 Budget Estimates For The Small Business Administration And The General Services Administration Washington, DC
March 18, 2009 Hearing Of The Personnel Subcommittee Of The Senate Armed Services Committee on Testimony on the Incidence of Suicides of United States Servicemembers and Initiatives Within the Department of Defense to Prevent Military Suicides Washington, DC
March 18, 2009 Hearing Of The Personnel Subcommittee Of The Senate Armed Services Committee - Testimony On The Incidence Of Suicides Of United States Service Members And Initiatives Within The Department Of Defense To Prevent Military Suicides Washington, DC
May 2, 2008 Politicker ME - "Anniversary of ‘Mission Accomplished' Sparks Response from Maine Candidates" Unknown
April 22, 2008 Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act--Motion To Proceed--Continued Washington, DC
Jan. 31, 2008 Collins Welcomes VA Travel Reimbursement Increases Unknown
Dec. 17, 2007 Legislation to Guarantee Bonuses for Wounded Veterans Passes Senate Washington, DC
Sept. 11, 2007 Senator Collins Commends VA for Granting Relief to Maine Veterans Washington, DC
April 13, 2007 Senators Collins And Clinton Introduce Legislation To Establish Military Service Medal To Honor Cold War Veterans Washington, DC
April 13, 2007 Senator Collins Questions Top Military, Veterans Officials About Disparity In Disability Benefits And Diagnosis Of Traumatid Brain Injury Unknown
Nov. 14, 2006 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 Washington, DC
May 26, 2006 "Identity Theft: A Lesson for Us All" Unknown
April 17, 2006 Snowe, Collins Call on VA to Evaluate Surgical Practices and Standards Washington, DC
Nov. 7, 2005 Veterans Day Washington, DC
Sept. 2, 2005 Honoring the Brave Veterans of World War II Washington, DC
July 29, 2005 Senator Collins Supports Funding for Veterans in Interior Appropriations Bill Washington, DC
Nov. 5, 2004 Remembering Our Nation's Veterans Unknown
Oct. 6, 2004 Authority for Committees to Meet Washington, DC
Nov. 12, 2003 Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004-Continued Washington, DC

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