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H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Oct 22, 2009 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs - Health

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on June 23, 2009, with a roll call of 409 ayes, 1 nays, and 23 not voting.

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    • AMVETS

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    • Military police - December 24, 2010 by CheckinOut - MP News The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 (HR 1016) has been signed into law. … GoArmy.com > Careers & Jobs > Military Police (31B) Learn about Military Police positions available in the Army. ...

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      As noted by CheckinOut on December 24, 2010, "MP News The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 (HR 1016) has been signed into law. … GoArmy.com > Careers & Jobs > Military Police (31B) Learn about Military Police positions available in the Army. ..." (http://checkinout.co.cc/2010/12/26/military-police/)
    • Week at a Glance: June 22-26: University of Washington Federal ... - December 17, 2010 by University of Washington Federal Relations - HR 1016 Veterans' health care budget. HR 1211 Women veterans' health care. H Res 543 Home Safety Month. HR 1511 Torture victims relief. HR 1752 House salaries payday. S 1298 Homeland Security spending ...

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      As noted by University of Washington Federal Relations on December 17, 2010, "HR 1016 Veterans' health care budget. HR 1211 Women veterans' health care. H Res 543 Home Safety Month. HR 1511 Torture victims relief. HR 1752 House salaries payday. S 1298 Homeland Security spending ..." (http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/week-at-a-glance-june-22-26/)
    • House Passes DREAM Act, Which Will Kill All White People - December 08, 2010 by HollyWood Gossip News - HR 1016: The DADT-MS13 Act. Reply. SorosBot December 9, 2010 at 12:56 pm. Which reminds me, last year the Senate Republicans also blocked a bill that would have allowed gay partners of US citizens to become permanent residents just like ...

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      As noted by HollyWood Gossip News on December 08, 2010, "HR 1016: The DADT-MS13 Act. Reply. SorosBot December 9, 2010 at 12:56 pm. Which reminds me, last year the Senate Republicans also blocked a bill that would have allowed gay partners of US citizens to become permanent residents just like ..." (http://wonkette.com/432071/house-passes-dream-act-which-will-kill-all)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Advanced Funding for Veterans' Health Care - October 15, 2009 by Hudson Valley Press - HR 1016, the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, provides funding one year in advance for veterans medical programs. ...

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      As noted by Hudson Valley Press on October 15, 2009, "HR 1016, the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, provides funding one year in advance for veterans medical programs. ..." (http://www.hvpress.net/news/126/ARTICLE/8086/2009-10-16.html)
    • Medical services to vets should improve with new law - October 14, 2009 by Beaufort Observer - Richard Burr's office that HR 1016 has passed both the House and the Senate. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign the legislation. ...

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      As noted by Beaufort Observer on October 14, 2009, "Richard Burr's office that HR 1016 has passed both the House and the Senate. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign the legislation. ..." (http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-10-14-239207.112112_Medical_services_to_vets_should_improve_with_new_law.html)
    • VA advance funding bill clears Congress - October 13, 2009 by AirForceTimes.com - The bill, HR 1016, passed the Senate by voice vote and with no debate. The House of Representatives gave final approval to the bill Oct. 8 with a 409-1 vote ...

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      As noted by AirForceTimes.com on October 13, 2009, "The bill, HR 1016, passed the Senate by voice vote and with no debate. The House of Representatives gave final approval to the bill Oct. 8 with a 409-1 vote ..." (http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/military_VA_advancefunding_101409w/)
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