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• Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agenc
  https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lauren-underwood-delivers-remarks-military-construction-veterans-affairs
  ... critical services like processing claims benefits and keeping the Veterans Crisis Line running, and they have cancelled more than 500 contracts.  These cuts have interrupted veteran services and threatened the future of critical research from cancer...
• Van Orden, Maloy Introduce Bill Cutting Red Tape for Remote Veterans to Access Eyeglass Fittings | R
  https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-maloy-introduce-bill-cutting-red-tape-remote-veterans-access
  ... and one third wear glasses. VA Community Care Networks (CCNs), created by the Mission Act in 2018, allow some veterans to access basic care in their communities without traveling to VA facilities. However, the Mission Act only lists “optometric services...
• Van Orden, Miller, D’Esposito Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Workforce Training | Repres
  https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-miller-desposito-introduce-legislation-improve-access-workforce
  ... programs or delegate the training to a valid third-party entity, such as a trade association, community college, high school, non-profit, or union.  Require E-Verify at participating employers.  Levy a one percent tax on the fair market value of endowments...
• Military Academy Nominations - FAQ | Representative Gabe Vasquez
  https://vasquez.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations/military-academy-nominations-faq
  ... of extracurricular activities An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less) Minimum of three letters of recommendation What happens after I have completed my nomination file? Applicants who submit a completed nomination file will...
• After Tri-Cities visit, Congressional Western Caucus praises Rep. Newhouse’s leadership | Congressma
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/after-tri-cities-visit-congressional-western-caucus-praises-rep-newhouses
  ..., as one of just a few farmers in Congress and former director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Chairman Newhouse provides unique expertise on agricultural policy. He constantly works to address challenges like drought, labor shortages...
• A secure future requires American resources | Congressman Bruce Westerman
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/secure-future-requires-american-resources
  ... American resources September 27, 2022 In The News Rep. Bruce Westerman Washington Times The past few years have brought a new meaning to the term “unprecedented.” One global crisis after another has made it hard to contextualize the truly historic times...
• SENATE PASSES WESTERMAN BILL TO EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES | Congressman Bruce Westerma
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-westerman-bill-expand-outdoor-recreation-opportunities
  ... District, it’s a win for all Americans, and I look forward to seeing the EXPLORE Act signed into law quickly by President Biden.”  Click here for Westerman’s full statement on the passage of the EXPLORE Act.  BACKGROUND:   One of the most popular sites...
• Better Management for Arkansas’ Forests | Congressman Bruce Westerman
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/better-management-arkansas-forests
  .... This is one reason it is exciting to reintroduce the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act this week, as Congress looks for ways to prevent further loss and devastation due to wildfires. As we bring this legislation to the House Floor, my prayers are most certainly...
• The Renaissance of American Energy Dominance | Congressman Bruce Westerman
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/renaissance-american-energy-dominance
  ... bipartisan support as it easily passed the House. As Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, it was one of hopefully many energy bills I will manage and speak in favor of on the House Floor. Hydraulic fracturing has become a staple in the oil...
• A Sensible Debt Ceiling Solution | Congressman Bruce Westerman
  https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/sensible-debt-ceiling-solution
  ... repeatedly said that we can’t just continue to raise the debt ceiling without making proactive spending changes. If you run up the bill on your credit card, a reasonable person doesn't just get another one to max out; but that’s what President Biden...