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Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.

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2/27/2007--Introduced.
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war (POW) to repeal the currently required 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain ... moreSee Full Bill Text

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August 02, 2008 veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08

hr1197: prisoner of war benefits act of 2007. a bill to amend title 38, united states code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war. sponsor: rep bilirakis, gus m. [fl-9] (introduced 2/27/07). ...

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June 18, 2008 news from…chairman bob filner

hr 1197 – the prisoner of war benefits act of 2007 (rep. bilirakis) hr 3795 – you were there, you get care act of 2007 (rep. filner) hr 5454 – to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for ...

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January 21, 2008 DownWithTyranny!: JOHN SHADEGG CAUGHT WITH HIS PANTS DOWN IN AZ-03 ...

H.R. 1197 - Prisoners of War Benefits Act NO H.R. 760 - The Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 NO H.R. 634 - Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act NO H.R. 612 - Returning Servicemember VA Healthcare Insurance Act NO ...

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