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H.R.210 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Feb 18, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs

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  • Committee Assignment: House Veterans' Affairs - Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

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  • 86% of users support H.R.210

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    • New York City Council introduces resolution on Filipino WWII Veterans - July 27, 2012 by info@asianjournalinc.com (Momar G. Visaya | ajpress) - ... July 25 to urge President Barack Obama and the US Congress to pass HR 210 or “The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011” that finally recognizes Filipino Veterans for their contributions during WWII and would grant full ...

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      As noted by info@asianjournalinc.com (Momar G. Visaya | ajpress) on July 27, 2012, "... July 25 to urge President Barack Obama and the US Congress to pass HR 210 or “The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011” that finally recognizes Filipino Veterans for their contributions during WWII and would grant full ..." (/url?q=http://www.asianjournal.com/fil-am-news/3-filamnews/16803-new-york-city-council-introduces-resolution-on-filipino-wwii-veterans.html&sa=U&ei=mJIXUIzNHoeC8QS03IHQDQ&ved=0CCkQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNF-mCbUqzjV-z9ua5l44l1B_KhNYg)
    • Nevada senators ask Obama for quick ruling on Filipino vets' claims ... - June 10, 2012 by Dymphna Calica-La Putt, Asian Journal - House Resolution 210 (HR 210), filed last January by US Rep. Jackie Spier of California, directs the VA “to take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List or the list ...

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      As noted by Dymphna Calica-La Putt, Asian Journal on June 10, 2012, "House Resolution 210 (HR 210), filed last January by US Rep. Jackie Spier of California, directs the VA “to take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List or the list ..." (/url?q=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/34303/nevada-senators-ask-obama-for-quick-ruling-on-filipino-vets-claims&sa=U&ei=prfXT5uVI6XW2AWr3JCOCw&ved=0CDcQmAEwBg&usg=AFQjCNGSqB17pm9FBHpuR2Ml1gQl8ZILHg)
    • Nevada senators ask Obama for quick ruling on Filipino vets' claims ... - June 10, 2012 by Dymphna Calica-La Putt, Asian Journal - House Resolution 210 (HR 210), filed last January by US Rep. Jackie Spier of California, directs the VA “to take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List or the list ...

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      As noted by Dymphna Calica-La Putt, Asian Journal on June 10, 2012, "House Resolution 210 (HR 210), filed last January by US Rep. Jackie Spier of California, directs the VA “to take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List or the list ..." (/url?q=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/34303/nevada-senators-ask-obama-for-quick-ruling-on-filipino-vets-claims&sa=U&ei=tG_WT47CL-XE2gXsjr2gDw&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNGPz0orKOuMnaMutnlyYYxNBB1jPA)

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    • California legislators remember ‘Fall of Bataan’ anniversary - April 11, 2012 by Global Nation - Roosevelt, but Congress passed an act in 1946 that stripped them of their benefits. Congresswoman Speier introduced H.R. 210, the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act, to restore the benefits. The bill has currently 90 cosponsors. California Senator Leland Yee .

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      As noted by Global Nation on April 11, 2012, "Roosevelt, but Congress passed an act in 1946 that stripped them of their benefits. Congresswoman Speier introduced H.R. 210, the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act, to restore the benefits. The bill has currently 90 cosponsors. California Senator Leland Yee ." (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/32505/california-legislators-remember-%e2%80%98fall-of-bataan%e2%80%99-anniversary)
    • Texas Rep. Ron Paul, 90 Congress Leaders support equity of Filipino WWII vets - April 07, 2012 by Asianjournal.com - LOS ANGELES – A week after the Bataan Day celebration, lobbyists will visit the US Congress the second time in a month’s time to press for sub-committee hearing on HR 210, “The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011,” which will provide full ...

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      As noted by Asianjournal.com on April 07, 2012, "LOS ANGELES – A week after the Bataan Day celebration, lobbyists will visit the US Congress the second time in a month’s time to press for sub-committee hearing on HR 210, “The Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011,” which will provide full ..." (http://asianjournal.com/fil-am-news/3-filamnews/15441-texas-rep-ron-paul-90-congress-leaders-support-equity-of-filipino-wwii-vets.html)
    • US Congress to probe denials of Filipino war veterans’ claims - March 16, 2012 by Global Nation - “We are very pleased at the House VA committee chairman’s interest in this issue as it could impact HR 210, which is pending for a hearing in the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs sub-committee of the VA Committee,” Elpidio said in the s

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      As noted by Global Nation on March 16, 2012, "“We are very pleased at the House VA committee chairman’s interest in this issue as it could impact HR 210, which is pending for a hearing in the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs sub-committee of the VA Committee,” Elpidio said in the s" (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/28257/us-congress-to-probe-denials-of-filipino-war-veterans%e2%80%99-claims)
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