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NMVA writes to endorse HR 1809, which would improve medical access and care for eligible military retirees
and their dependents living in Puerto Rico and Guam.

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The National Military and Veterans Alliance (NMVA), representing 31 veterans groups nationwide, respectfully requests that you convene a hearing of your subcommittee to examine the numerous problematic issues surrounding the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) and the detrimental impact it is having on those who currently are serving and have served their country.

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AUSN's Director of Legislative Affairs, Ike Puzon, testified on Early Retirement, Health Care Benefits for Guard and Reserve, and the Montgomery GI Bill for Reserve Members.

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On May 20, 2009, The Military Coalition gave testimony on Wounded Warrior Care, Active Forces, National Guard and Reserve Forces, Retiree Issues, Survivor Issues, and Health Care Issues.

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The Military Coalition writes Senators Kerry and Chambliss strongly recommended that they pass the National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act of 2009 this year, which would make the early retirement provision retroactive to September 11, 2001.

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“The Dept. of Defense announced the “rules of engagement” for an eligible active duty or Guard –Reserve servicemember to transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 benefits to a spouse or dependent children. Since there is an entirely distinct process for ‘transferabilty’ you have to comply with DoD rules.

Also, you must first sign up with the VA to be eligible for the New Post 9-11 GI Bill; Beginning this Friday, the VA Education Service will begin taking applications to determine servicemembers’ eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill program, which commences on 1 August 2009.

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The Military Coalition writes to Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) recommending that he co-sponsoring H.R. 270, the TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009.

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URGENT! Ask President Not to Include TRICARE Fee Increases in Budget:
With a month to go before the new Administration submits its first budget to Congress, NRA dba AUSN is urging members to contact the White House and ask the President not to include TRICARE fee increases and increases in pharmacy co-pays in his FY2010 budget request.

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