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Dreier Supports Funding For Troops and Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas, CA) voted today to increase funding for veterans programs as well as support for our troops.  Dreier supported H.R. 3082, the Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2010, which the House approved overwhelmingly. The bill funds multiple programs including housing for our military personnel and their families, the National Guard and Reserve as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Ensuring that those who are currently serving our nation and our veterans receive the support they deserve is one of the most essential duties of Congress,” Dreier said. “I am pleased that the House was able to come together today in a bipartisan manner to fund military construction projects as well as important VA services.”

H.R. 3082 provides $76.5 billion for military construction and veterans programs, a 5 percent increase from last year. This includes $14.2 billion for military construction projects, including $2 billion for family and military personnel housing and $450 million to modernize troop housing facilities.  The bill also provides a $200 million increase to address unfunded requirements for the Army and Air National Guard, and for the reserve forces of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

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