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 – Novem...

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 a...

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10/29/10
Rep. Bart Gordon Hails VA Benefits...

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 he...

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10/13/10
Momma Donna | Press Release – Cong...

Washington, D.C. – House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2254, a bill to restor...

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10/11/10
The first draft to our representat...

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 hono...

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10/04/10
U.S. Sen. Harkin Hails VA decision...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its decision this week to review the c...

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10/03/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » ...

Under H.R. 2254, those who have been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal would also be eligible for disabilit...

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10/03/10
Defense Legislation: Veterans Affa...

The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 (H.R. 2254), if enacted, would clarify service in Vietnam to include inland waterways, the waters off...

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10/02/10
Please support all Vietnam Vets af...

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...

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09/27/10
H.R.6272: Servicemember Homeowner ...

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...

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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 fi...

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