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Congressman Larry Bucshon Testifies before the House Veteran Affairs Committee

Washington, DC, July 26, 2011
Congressman Larry Bucshon Testifies before the House Veteran Affairs Committee

Yesterday, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) testified before the Subcommittee on Health of the House Veteran Affairs Committee on behalf of his constituent, Honey Sue Newby, who suffers from Spina Bifida due to her father’s exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  Congressman Bucshon drafted the Honey Sue Newby Spina Bifida Attendant Care Act that aims to clarify Title 38 of the U.S. Code for Veteran Administration benefits to allow individuals with Spina Bifida, caused by a parent’s exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, the appropriate and cost effective care they deserve. The intended result allows individuals to take advantage of home and community based care for those that do not need constant medical care. 

View the testimony by clicking Here.

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