H.R.2254 - Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam. as introduced.
  • Short: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 as introduced.

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11/07/10
WashingtonWatch.com Digest – November 8, 2010 – The ...

Agent Orange. I have been offended by some peoples view that Our Government can go back on its word or change it without hurting itself and those who believe in her. I am a Veteran of. Vietnam and believe in s-1939/hr 2254 ...

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10/29/10
Rep. Bart Gordon Hails VA Benefits for Agent Orange exposure ...

The Congressman should really be pressing for the passage of H.R.2254 (Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009) if he really has intentions of helping all Vietnam Veterans! Reply. jerry says: October 30, 2010 at 9:57 pm ...

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10/13/10
Momma Donna | Press Release – Congress Must Act to Restore Earned ...

Washington, D.C. – House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2254, a bill to restore equity to all Vietnam veterans that were exposed to Agent Orange. “We owe it to our veterans to ...

Source: Momma Donna
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10/11/10
The first draft to our representatives for Vietnam Navy Vets in ...

In the private world it is called “the cost of doing business”. Don't let this disgrace by our government last any longer and do the honorable thing. Sponsor HR 2254 and S. 1939 when it appears before you in the future. ...

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10/04/10
U.S. Sen. Harkin Hails VA decision to review previously denied ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its decision this week to review the cases of 17000 “Brown Water” and other Vietnam-era veterans who may have been exposed to Agent ...

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10/03/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Veterans Affairs: Health Care ...

Under H.R. 2254, those who have been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal would also be eligible for disability compensation based on presumptive disease conditions relating to exposure to Agent Orange. ...

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10/03/10
Defense Legislation: Veterans Affairs: Health Care and Benefits ...

The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 (H.R. 2254), if enacted, would clarify service in Vietnam to include inland waterways, the waters offshore, and airspace above Vietnam. Under H.R. 2254, those who have been awarded the Vietnam Service ...

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10/02/10
Please support all Vietnam Vets after all these years .. please

Tell your representatives in Congress and your US Senators to support HR 2254 and S 1939 in legislation over the next few months. Here is the link for you to email your state representative and senators ...

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09/27/10
H.R.6272: Servicemember Homeowner Assistance Program Extension Act ...

Supporting Bill. H.R.6227 Extended TRICARE Cove... 1 · S.1836 Internet Freedom Act ... 1 · H.R.4213 Tax Extenders Act of ... 1 · H.R.2254 Agent Orange Equity A... 1. Opposing Bill. H.R.4789 Performance Rights Ac.. ...

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09/24/10
VNVets: Response to Steve Malone

HR 2254 will be dead shortly of the same cause of death as HR 6562 in 2008, unless Congress steps in and alters the bill. Do not point fingers at me. I had my hands full getting this bill introduced to begin with, and then fighting to ...

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09/23/10
VNVets: A Message to Congress and to Veterans Groups

PASS THE CORRECTED VERSION OF HR 2254/S.1939 IMMEDIATELY. And shame on you all for not caring enough to get it right. The early deaths in poverty and pain are on all your heads! VNVets ”It is a stain on this nation's honor that the ...

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09/20/10
scra exam 2010 application form | .:: Fitri PDF ::. | Manual Owners

I strongly urge you to seek inclusion of the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009, (HR 2254) into the 2010 National … may obtain a diploma application form by contacting AISD's Department of ….. Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) ...

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09/13/10
Agent Orange Zone: The True Cost(s) of the Blue Water Navy bills

These sailors need to be subtracted from any headcount that tallies the costs of HR-2254 and S-1939. Without counting any additional ships added after the first June (which should be a very significant number), we conclude about 22500 ...

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08/29/10
Press Release – Congress Must Act to Restore Earned Benefits to ...

Washington, D.C. – House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2254, a bill to restore equity to all Vietnam veterans that were exposed to Agent Orange. ...

Source: Momma Donna
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08/27/10
VA Sec Shinseki brings message of respect in visit to Providence ...

2 Responses to “VA Sec Shinseki brings message of respect in visit to Providence”. Richard A Locklear says: August 28, 2010 at 5:23 pm. What about H.R. 2254? Stop denying Blue Water Vet's their benefits!!!!!!!!! We will remember on ...

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08/20/10
TEAGUES MISLEADING LIES

H.R.2243 - The Surviving Spouses Improvement Act of 2009. Support. No. H.R.2254 - The Agent Orange Equity Act. Support. Yes. H.R.1428 - Include Parkinson's Disease Among the Diseases Presumed Caused by Agent Orange. Support ...

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08/17/10
Pearce challenges Teague to 10 debates | NMPolitics.net – Get the ...

H.R.2254 – The Agent Orange Equity Act Support Yes Send Message to Rep. Harry Teague H.R.1428 – Include Parkinson's Disease Among the Diseases Presumed Caused by Agent Orange. Support Yes Send Message to Rep. Harry Teague (More Bills) ...

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08/17/10
Dems Abandon Vets to Die in Poverty

In the House, almost sixty percent of the members have signed on as cosponsors to HR 2254. Yet the bill languishes in the subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. And there, apparently Chairman John Hall of NY and ...

Source: Politicos
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08/16/10
VNVets: While Congress is in recess

It is very important that you contact your Congressional Representatives and US Senators to let them know you are unhappy with the delays in moving the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 [HR 2254, S.1939]. ...

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08/09/10
South Bend Tribune: Pence: Walorski must beat Donnelly

HR-2254 stuck in congress. A bill to help Navy and Air Force Veterans. Where do Walorski and Pence stand on this bill, she wouldn't lift a finger to help us get a state resolution supporting this bill. Pence refuses to co=sponsor this ...

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08/09/10
South Bend Tribune: Pence: Walorski must beat Donnelly

HR-2254 stuck in congress. A bill to help Navy and Air Force Veterans. Where do Walorski and Pence stand on this bill, she wouldn't lift a finger to help us get a state resolution supporting this bill. Pence refuses to co=sponsor this ...

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08/09/10
South Bend Tribune: Pence: Walorski must beat Donnelly

HR-2254 stuck in congress. A bill to help Navy and Air Force Veterans. Where do Walorski and Pence stand on this bill, she wouldn't lift a finger to help us get a state resolution supporting this bill. Pence refuses to co=sponsor this ...

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07/23/10
THE NORTH COUNTRY DEMOCRAT: Owens Announces $2000000 for Drum to ...

HR 2254, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009, a bill to improve access to benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. • H.R.3441, a bill directing the Secretary of the VA to automatically returning members of the Armed Forces in the ...

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07/21/10
Dems Abandon Vets to Die in Poverty

In the House, almost sixty percent of the members have signed on as cosponsors to HR 2254. Yet the bill languishes in the subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. And there, apparently Chairman John Hall of NY and ...

Source: VNVets
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07/11/10
Navy Of At

WashingtonWatch.com - HR 2254, The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2254.html?page=65. General Information on Agent Orange Contamination. http://www.bluewaternavy.org/general/general.htm ...

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07/10/10
VNVets: Unintended Consequesces

The bill, HR 2254 in the House, has over 250 cosponsors. They come from both sides of the aisle. In the Senate, S.1939 has 19 cosponsors, 18 now with the death of the Senator from West Virginia, Robert Byrd. ...

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07/06/10
Agent Orange Legacy - Children of Vietnam Veterans: Rainbow ...

Passing Chairman Filner's Blue Water bill, H.R. 2254 would be an important step in this direction, but veterans who served in Guam, Thailand, and even airbases on US soil may have been exposed to toxic herbicides. ...

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07/06/10
VNVets: Legion Magazine Features Blue Water Battle

VASVW remains committed to the passage of HR 2254/S1939, which would restore benefits illegally removed from Vietnam Veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and who served offshore in the Blue Water Navy. ...

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07/05/10
Wounded Times: Help Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association

Representative Filner's bill, HR-2254, has an overwhelming support of 256 fellow Representatives, and he is working on issues regarding the funding of this legislation. It deals with military victims of Agent Orange poisoning. ...

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06/30/10
November's Marijuana Legalization Initiative: Imperfect, But ...

That's why I prefer a statewide pot policy like the one in HR 2254, the Marijuana Control, Regulation and Education Act, a bill from Democratic state assemblyman Tom Ammiano of San Francisco. As calpotnews.com reports, “Ammiano's bill ...

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