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		<title>Press Releases from the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (Republicans)</title>
		<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/</link>
		<description>All Press Releases released by the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (Republicans), within the last year.</description>
		<managingEditor>&amp;lt;a href='mailto:Deborah.Collier@mail.house.gov'&amp;gt;Deborah Collier&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</managingEditor>
		<webMaster>&amp;lt;a href='mailto:katie.harbath@mail.house.gov'&amp;gt;Katie Harbath&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</webMaster>
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			<title>Bill Would Restrict Veterans’ Health Care Options</title>
			<dc:title>Bill Would Restrict Veterans’ Health Care Options</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1868</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>11/6/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>11/6/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Veterans Day Message from Ranking Member Buyer</title>
			<dc:title>Veterans Day Message from Ranking Member Buyer</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1866</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>11/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>11/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Health Care Bill Restricts Options for Veterans and TRICARE Beneficiaries; Buyer Disappointed Amendments Were Stripped from Final Version</title>
			<dc:title>Health Care Bill Restricts Options for Veterans and TRICARE Beneficiaries; Buyer Disappointed Amendments Were Stripped from Final Version</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1864</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>11/9/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>11/9/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer’s “Heart is Heavy” after National Tragedy at Ft. Hood</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer’s “Heart is Heavy” after National Tragedy at Ft. Hood</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1861</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>11/5/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>11/5/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Passes Boozman Bill to Improve Job Training Opportunities for Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>House Passes Boozman Bill to Improve Job Training Opportunities for Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1859</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>11/3/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>11/3/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Committee Approves Buyer Amendment to Elevate Priority Status of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses</title>
			<dc:title>Committee Approves Buyer Amendment to Elevate Priority Status of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1858</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/28/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/28/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Brings Industry Experts Together for VA Acquisition Roundtable</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Brings Industry Experts Together for VA Acquisition Roundtable</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1857</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/27/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/27/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Health Subcommittee Approves Brown’s Bill for Service Dog Training Program Along with Legislation to Improve Assistance for Homeless Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Health Subcommittee Approves Brown’s Bill for Service Dog Training Program Along with Legislation to Improve Assistance for Homeless Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1856</link>
			<pubdate>10/22/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/22/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Seeks to Increase Businesses’ Access to VA Procurement Contracts</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Seeks to Increase Businesses’ Access to VA Procurement Contracts</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1855</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/22/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/22/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Commends VA and U.S. Olympic Committee Joint Initiative to Expand Sports Therapy Programs for Disabled Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Commends VA and U.S. Olympic Committee Joint Initiative to Expand Sports Therapy Programs for Disabled Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1854</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/21/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/21/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Examines Inappropriate Billing Practices by VA</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Examines Inappropriate Billing Practices by VA</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1852</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/15/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/15/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer and Michaud Team Up to Improve Career Opportunities for Veterans; Veterans’ Committee Leaders Introduce Major Bipartisan Legislation</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer and Michaud Team Up to Improve Career Opportunities for Veterans; Veterans’ Committee Leaders Introduce Major Bipartisan Legislation</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1851</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/6/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/6/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>In Case You Missed It: Veterans Groups Praise Buyer for his “Leadership and Advocacy” that Led to Protections for Veterans in Health Care Bill</title>
			<dc:title>In Case You Missed It: Veterans Groups Praise Buyer for his “Leadership and Advocacy” that Led to Protections for Veterans in Health Care Bill</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1850</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>10/5/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>10/5/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Committee Reviews Energy Efficiency Plans for VA</title>
			<dc:title>Committee Reviews Energy Efficiency Plans for VA</dc:title>
			<description>Bipartisan Bill Discussed During Hearing on VA Energy Sustainability and Conservation</description>
			<dc:description>Bipartisan Bill Discussed During Hearing on VA Energy Sustainability and Conservation</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1842</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/30/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/30/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer: Obama Avoiding the Issue on how National Healthcare Reform Legislation could affect Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: Obama Avoiding the Issue on how National Healthcare Reform Legislation could affect Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1809</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>8/17/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>8/17/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer: GI Bill Backlog Foreseeable and Preventable; Applauds VA for Issuing “Emergency Payments”</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: GI Bill Backlog Foreseeable and Preventable; Applauds VA for Issuing “Emergency Payments”</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1841</link>
			<author>Brain Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brain Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/28/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/28/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Insists that Park Service Meet Higher Standard for Veterans’ Graves</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Insists that Park Service Meet Higher Standard for Veterans’ Graves</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1839</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-9165</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-9165</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/24/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/24/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Secures a Major Victory for Veterans on Health Care Reform</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Secures a Major Victory for Veterans on Health Care Reform</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1838</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/23/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Roe: Large Executive Bonuses Not Effective Use of VA Funding; Should be Linked to Measurable Performance</title>
			<dc:title>Roe: Large Executive Bonuses Not Effective Use of VA Funding; Should be Linked to Measurable Performance</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1837</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/23/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Holds Hearing on SPAWAR</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Holds Hearing on SPAWAR</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1834</link>
			<pubdate>9/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Healthcare Reform Could Hurt Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Healthcare Reform Could Hurt Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1833</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Veterans Organizations Voice Concerns Over National Health Care Proposal; Buyer Agrees that the Complex Legislation Could Have Harmful Impact on Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Veterans Organizations Voice Concerns Over National Health Care Proposal; Buyer Agrees that the Complex Legislation Could Have Harmful Impact on Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1803</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/31/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/31/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Alarming Unemployment Rate for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Alarming Unemployment Rate for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1832</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>9/9/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>9/9/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Responds to Controversy about VA’s “Your Life, Your Choices”</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Responds to Controversy about VA’s “Your Life, Your Choices”</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1812</link>
			<pubdate>8/24/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>8/24/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>VA Inspector General Report Reveals Violations of Ethics and Public Trust;Findings Include Nepotism, Abuse of Authority, and Violation of Federal Acquisition Rules</title>
			<dc:title>VA Inspector General Report Reveals Violations of Ethics and Public Trust;Findings Include Nepotism, Abuse of Authority, and Violation of Federal Acquisition Rules</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1810</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>8/20/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>8/20/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>White House “Reality Check” Website doesn’t tell the Whole “Reality” on how the Health Reform Bill would Affect Veterans; The Current Democrat Bill Harms Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>White House “Reality Check” Website doesn’t tell the Whole “Reality” on how the Health Reform Bill would Affect Veterans; The Current Democrat Bill Harms Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1808</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>8/14/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>8/14/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer:  National Health Care Bill Could Still Harm Veterans; Ranking Member Committed to Amending Adversarial Provisions</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer:  National Health Care Bill Could Still Harm Veterans; Ranking Member Committed to Amending Adversarial Provisions</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1807</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>8/6/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>8/6/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer, Brown, and Michaud Introduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Veterans; Measure Would Increase Aid and Attendance by Fifty Percent without New Spending</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer, Brown, and Michaud Introduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Veterans; Measure Would Increase Aid and Attendance by Fifty Percent without New Spending</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1802</link>
			<pubdate>7/31/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/31/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Passes Buyer Bill to Improve Home Adaptation Grants for Disabled Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>House Passes Buyer Bill to Improve Home Adaptation Grants for Disabled Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1801</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/29/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/29/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Amendments Protect Veterans’ Health Care Options and VA/DOD Authority; Secures Leadership Commitment to Consider Additional Protections for Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Amendments Protect Veterans’ Health Care Options and VA/DOD Authority; Secures Leadership Commitment to Consider Additional Protections for Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1806</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/31/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/31/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Veterans Committee Approves Bipartisan Legislation; Buyer Amendment Provides Equity for Flying Tigers, WASP’s and Others</title>
			<dc:title>Veterans Committee Approves Bipartisan Legislation; Buyer Amendment Provides Equity for Flying Tigers, WASP’s and Others</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1796</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/15/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/15/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Honors WWII Hero, Approves VA Work Study Program</title>
			<dc:title>House Honors WWII Hero, Approves VA Work Study Program</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1795</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/14/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/14/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer ‘Mystified’ by Striking Similarities in Filner Amendment</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer ‘Mystified’ by Striking Similarities in Filner Amendment</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1792</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Efforts to Ensure Proper Funding of VA Health Care Rejected; Amendment that Received Broad Bipartisan Support in VA Committee Blocked from Bill</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Efforts to Ensure Proper Funding of VA Health Care Rejected; Amendment that Received Broad Bipartisan Support in VA Committee Blocked from Bill</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1791</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Ranking Member Nails Down Commitment to Improve Veterans’ Cemeteries; Buyer Appalled by Disgraceful Conditions at Andersonville and Andrew Johnson</title>
			<dc:title>Ranking Member Nails Down Commitment to Improve Veterans’ Cemeteries; Buyer Appalled by Disgraceful Conditions at Andersonville and Andrew Johnson</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1786</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202)-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202)-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/26/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/26/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Approves Bipartisan Veterans’ Bills; Buyer Provisions to Improve VA Health Care and Insurance Programs Included</title>
			<dc:title>House Approves Bipartisan Veterans’ Bills; Buyer Provisions to Improve VA Health Care and Insurance Programs Included</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1800</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/27/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/27/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Oversight Subcommittee Investigates Latest Patient Care Problem at VA</title>
			<dc:title>Oversight Subcommittee Investigates Latest Patient Care Problem at VA</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1798</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/22/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/22/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Much Remains to be Accomplished in Establishment of VA-DOD Interagency Office</title>
			<dc:title>Much Remains to be Accomplished in Establishment of VA-DOD Interagency Office</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1794</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/14/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/14/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Health &amp; DAMA Subcommittees Approve Legislation; Buyer Bills to Improve VA Health Care and Insurance Programs Included</title>
			<dc:title>Health &amp; DAMA Subcommittees Approve Legislation; Buyer Bills to Improve VA Health Care and Insurance Programs Included</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1790</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/9/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/9/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Honored by Association for Service Disabled Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Honored by Association for Service Disabled Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1789</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>7/9/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/9/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>VA Inspector General Report Reveals Quality of Care Deficiencies; Incidents Add to Buyer and Roe Concerns about Oversight Review</title>
			<dc:title>VA Inspector General Report Reveals Quality of Care Deficiencies; Incidents Add to Buyer and Roe Concerns about Oversight Review</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1788</link>
			<pubdate>7/8/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>7/8/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Veterans’ Life Insurance Bills</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Veterans’ Life Insurance Bills</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1784</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/24/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/24/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation</title>
			<dc:title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1783</link>
			<pubdate>6/24/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/24/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA’s Disability Claims Processing System</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA’s Disability Claims Processing System</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1780</link>
			<pubdate>6/19/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/19/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Pending Legislation; Included Buyer Bill to Increase Veterans’ Home Adaptations Grants</title>
			<dc:title>Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Pending Legislation; Included Buyer Bill to Increase Veterans’ Home Adaptations Grants</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1779</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/18/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/18/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Report Confirms VA Endoscope Problem is Department-Wide</title>
			<dc:title>Report Confirms VA Endoscope Problem is Department-Wide</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1778</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/16/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/16/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Statement on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Statement on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1774</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/5/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/5/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Approves Women Veterans’ Bill; Considers Support for Family Caregivers</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Approves Women Veterans’ Bill; Considers Support for Family Caregivers</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1773</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>VA Inspector General Reveals Numerous Violations of Research Protections; Buyer Calls Continuing Consent Problems Serious</title>
			<dc:title>VA Inspector General Reveals Numerous Violations of Research Protections; Buyer Calls Continuing Consent Problems Serious</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1748</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/15/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/15/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>MEDIA ADVISORY - Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on VA Endoscope Procedures</title>
			<dc:title>MEDIA ADVISORY - Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on VA Endoscope Procedures</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1777</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/12/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/12/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Brown: Joint VA-Private Sector Efforts will Advance Medical Care for Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Brown: Joint VA-Private Sector Efforts will Advance Medical Care for Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1776</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Veterans Committee Approves Legislation; Buyer Perfecting Amendment to Advanced Appropriation Bill Included</title>
			<dc:title>Veterans Committee Approves Legislation; Buyer Perfecting Amendment to Advanced Appropriation Bill Included</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1775</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202)-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202)-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/10/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/10/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Approves Pat Tillman Scholarship Bill</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Approves Pat Tillman Scholarship Bill</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1772</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202)-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202)-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer: VA’s Utter Failure Jeopardizes Implementation of Post 9/11 GI Bill; Says VA Inspector General Report on Interagency Agreement Illustrates Need for Reform</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: VA’s Utter Failure Jeopardizes Implementation of Post 9/11 GI Bill; Says VA Inspector General Report on Interagency Agreement Illustrates Need for Reform</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1771</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Committee Assesses Progress in Ending Homelessness among Veterans; Overall numbers of homeless veterans have dropped by nearly half since 2002</title>
			<dc:title>Committee Assesses Progress in Ending Homelessness among Veterans; Overall numbers of homeless veterans have dropped by nearly half since 2002</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1770</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Equity for Surviving Spouses</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Equity for Surviving Spouses</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1743</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/5/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/5/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer: Veterans Deserve the Support of America’s Colleges and Universities; Encourages Participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: Veterans Deserve the Support of America’s Colleges and Universities; Encourages Participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1758</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>6/3/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>6/3/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Flying Tiger Testifies: “I came to seek equity”</title>
			<dc:title>Flying Tiger Testifies: “I came to seek equity”</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1752</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/21/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/21/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>On this Memorial Day, we remember…</title>
			<dc:title>On this Memorial Day, we remember…</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1751</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/21/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/21/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>MEDIA ADVISORY Flying Tiger to Testify Before VA Subcommittee</title>
			<dc:title>MEDIA ADVISORY Flying Tiger to Testify Before VA Subcommittee</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1750</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/20/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/20/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Approves Merchant Mariner Fund - Chairman Commits to Considering Buyer Bill to Include Other WWII Groups</title>
			<dc:title>House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Approves Merchant Mariner Fund - Chairman Commits to Considering Buyer Bill to Include Other WWII Groups</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1744</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/7/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/7/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA Mental Health Services</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Holds Hearing on VA Mental Health Services</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1738</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/30/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/30/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Rejects Anti-veteran Stereotype;</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Rejects Anti-veteran Stereotype;</dc:title>
			<description>Says Department of Homeland Security Report Mischaracterizes Veterans</description>
			<dc:description>Says Department of Homeland Security Report Mischaracterizes Veterans</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1712</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/15/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/15/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation; Boozman Bill to Help Disabled Veterans and Roe Memorial Day Resolution Included</title>
			<dc:title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation; Boozman Bill to Help Disabled Veterans and Roe Memorial Day Resolution Included</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1749</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/19/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/19/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Introduces Bill to Improve Veterans’ Life Insurance</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Introduces Bill to Improve Veterans’ Life Insurance</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1747</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/13/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/13/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>In Case You Missed It: Buyer Bill Seeks to Boost Surviving Spouses' VA Benefits</title>
			<dc:title>In Case You Missed It: Buyer Bill Seeks to Boost Surviving Spouses' VA Benefits</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1746</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/13/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/13/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>MEDIA ADVISORY Ranking Member Steve Buyer and Congressman Tim Walz Introduce the Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act of 2009</title>
			<dc:title>MEDIA ADVISORY Ranking Member Steve Buyer and Congressman Tim Walz Introduce the Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act of 2009</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1742</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Briefed on VA Preparedness and Response to Swine Flu</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Briefed on VA Preparedness and Response to Swine Flu</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1740</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/1/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/1/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Republicans Denounce Obama Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Combat Injuries</title>
			<dc:title>Republicans Denounce Obama Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Combat Injuries</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1702</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-1649</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-1649</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/18/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/18/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Urges House to Adopt a Better Budget Plan for Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Urges House to Adopt a Better Budget Plan for Veterans</dc:title>
			<description>Proposes $540 Million to Fill Administration’s Budget Shortfall</description>
			<dc:description>Proposes $540 Million to Fill Administration’s Budget Shortfall</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1710</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/2/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/2/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Calls for Immediate IG Investigation</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Calls for Immediate IG Investigation</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1706</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/25/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/25/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Calls for VA Inspector General Investigation of Alleged Wasteful Spending</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Calls for VA Inspector General Investigation of Alleged Wasteful Spending</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1701</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/18/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/18/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Boozman: Oversight of GI Bill Implementation Will Continue</title>
			<dc:title>Boozman: Oversight of GI Bill Implementation Will Continue</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1673</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>2/26/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>2/26/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Republicans Recommend Increases for VA Budget</title>
			<dc:title>Republicans Recommend Increases for VA Budget</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1698</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/16/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/16/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>VETERANS ARE LOW PRIORITY IN STIMULUS PACKAGE</title>
			<dc:title>VETERANS ARE LOW PRIORITY IN STIMULUS PACKAGE</dc:title>
			<description>ACORN among Organizations Receiving More</description>
			<dc:description>ACORN among Organizations Receiving More</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1672</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>2/13/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>2/13/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Secretary Shinseki Testifies on the State of the Department of Veterans Affairs</title>
			<dc:title>Secretary Shinseki Testifies on the State of the Department of Veterans Affairs</dc:title>
			<description>Assures Committee VA will be Veteran-centric, Results Driven and Forward Looking</description>
			<dc:description>Assures Committee VA will be Veteran-centric, Results Driven and Forward Looking</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1671</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>2/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>2/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Stimulus Package Provides Money to Filipinos over American Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Stimulus Package Provides Money to Filipinos over American Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1669</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/30/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/30/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer’s Plans to Create Jobs for Veterans Excluded from Stimulus Plan</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer’s Plans to Create Jobs for Veterans Excluded from Stimulus Plan</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1668</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/28/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/28/2009</dc:date>
		</item>
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			<title>Post 9/11  GI Bill</title>
			<dc:title>Post 9/11  GI Bill</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1739</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>5/1/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>5/1/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Seeks to Increase Contracts to Veteran-owned Businesses</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Seeks to Increase Contracts to Veteran-owned Businesses</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1737</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/23/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer: VA Collaborative Efforts Advance Medical Care for Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: VA Collaborative Efforts Advance Medical Care for Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1734</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/21/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/21/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Proposal for VA/DoD Electronic Medical Record to be Implemented</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Proposal for VA/DoD Electronic Medical Record to be Implemented</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1711</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/9/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/9/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Receives Briefing on Improper Sterilization of VA Endoscopes; Meeting Reveals Flawed VA Self-assessment, Buyer Demands Accountability</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Receives Briefing on Improper Sterilization of VA Endoscopes; Meeting Reveals Flawed VA Self-assessment, Buyer Demands Accountability</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1707</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/26/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/26/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Congressional Leaders Adopt Buyer’s Plan to Include Veterans in Stimulus Package</title>
			<dc:title>Congressional Leaders Adopt Buyer’s Plan to Include Veterans in Stimulus Package</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1665</link>
			<pubdate>1/15/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/15/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Subcommittee Assesses VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment</title>
			<dc:title>Subcommittee Assesses VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1709</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/2/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/2/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation; Buyer’s Amendment to Help Homeless Women Veterans with Children Included</title>
			<dc:title>House Approves Veterans’ Legislation; Buyer’s Amendment to Help Homeless Women Veterans with Children Included</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1708</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/30/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/30/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Approves Legislation</title>
			<dc:title>House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Approves Legislation</dc:title>
			<description>Buyer's Amendment to Help Homeless Women Veterans with Children Approved</description>
			<dc:description>Buyer's Amendment to Help Homeless Women Veterans with Children Approved</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1705</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/25/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/25/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Health &amp; Economic Opportunity Subcommittees Approve Legislation</title>
			<dc:title>Health &amp; Economic Opportunity Subcommittees Approve Legislation</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1704</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/19/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/19/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>President Obama Backs Off Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Veterans’ Combat Injuries</title>
			<dc:title>President Obama Backs Off Plan to Bill Insurance Companies for Veterans’ Combat Injuries</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1703</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-1649</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-1649</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/18/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/18/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Continues to Agree that it is America’s Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care to Wounded Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Continues to Agree that it is America’s Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care to Wounded Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1699</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/16/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/16/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Again Urges Obama Administration to Provide Assistance to Veteran Owned Businesses</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Again Urges Obama Administration to Provide Assistance to Veteran Owned Businesses</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1697</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/16/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/16/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Introduces Noble Warrior Initiatives</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Introduces Noble Warrior Initiatives</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1664</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/8/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/8/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>VA Document Tampering and Mishandling are Subjects of Oversight Hearing</title>
			<dc:title>VA Document Tampering and Mishandling are Subjects of Oversight Hearing</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1681</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>3/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>3/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Committee Approves Final Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress</title>
			<dc:title>Committee Approves Final Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1670</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>2/4/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>2/4/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Advocates Agree Stimulus Should Include Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Advocates Agree Stimulus Should Include Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1667</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/23/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Bipartisan VA Energy Bill Introduced</title>
			<dc:title>Bipartisan VA Energy Bill Introduced</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1663</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/8/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/8/2009</dc:date>
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			<title>Committee Approves Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress</title>
			<dc:title>Committee Approves Membership and Leadership Assignments for the 111th Congress</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1666</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, 202-225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>1/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>1/23/2009</dc:date>
		</item>
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			<title>Buyer: Stimulus Package Should Include Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer: Stimulus Package Should Include Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1662</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>12/29/2008</pubdate>
			<dc:date>12/29/2008</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Reappointed as Ranking Member</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Reappointed as Ranking Member</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1661</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>12/10/2008</pubdate>
			<dc:date>12/10/2008</dc:date>
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			<title>Buyer Disappointed that Peake Will not Remain VA Secretary</title>
			<dc:title>Buyer Disappointed that Peake Will not Remain VA Secretary</dc:title>
			<description>Beleaguered VA needs continuity and leadership, not change</description>
			<dc:description>Beleaguered VA needs continuity and leadership, not change</dc:description>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1660</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>12/7/2008</pubdate>
			<dc:date>12/7/2008</dc:date>
		</item>
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			<title>In Case You Missed It: Buyer Legislation Would Help Provide Jobs for Homeless Women Veterans</title>
			<dc:title>In Case You Missed It: Buyer Legislation Would Help Provide Jobs for Homeless Women Veterans</dc:title>
			<link>http://republicans.veterans.house.gov/news/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1736</link>
			<author>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</author>
			<dc:creator>Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527</dc:creator>
			<pubdate>4/23/2009</pubdate>
			<dc:date>4/23/2009</dc:date>
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