Veterans Groups Pleased with President’s Budget But Note Deficiencies

Veterans Groups Pleased with President’s Budget But Note Deficiencies
Groups Urge $68 Billion for Veterans Health Care and Benefits in 2013 Independent Budget Report

WASHINGTON, DC—Four of the nation’s leading veterans service organizations are urging the Administration and Congress to invest $68 billion to sufficiently meet veterans health-care and benefits needs. As stated in President Obama’s budget proposal released yesterday, the Administration has proposed $64 billion in discretionary spending for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2013. The budget proposal now goes to Congress for consideration.

JOIN US FEB. 19 IN MIAMI FOR AMVETS MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT WITH THE FLORIDA PANTHERS

Join Us Feb. 19 In Miami For AMVETS Military Night

Sheerbliss Ice Cream and BankAtlantic will host AMVETS Military Appreciation Night as the Florida Panthers take on the Anaheim Ducks Feb. 19 at the BankAtlantic Center in Miami. Take advantage of fantastic pricing for veterans, and catch National Cmdr. Gary L. Fry’s special presentation at center ice. Be sure to bring DVDs for the troops and look for AMVETS Taskforce DVD collection boxes at the BankAtlantic Center. For information about AMVETS Military Appreciation Night ticket sales, pricing and availability, contact Rachel Toman at tomanr@sselive.com or phone: 954 835-7205.