Veterans
Continuing the effort to honor Filipinos' efforts during World War II, members of Congress have introduced new legislation to expand immigration for families of Filipino veterans.
The Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act — introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representative Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii) — sets out to speed up the visa process for children of Filipino WWII veterans.
A bill to honor Chinese-American veterans who served in World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal was introduced in both chambers of Congress last week.
Chinese American units of the U.S. Army Air Forces train during World War II in this photo from the family of Joe Lee. Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project
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REP. TED W. LIEU ON HBO'S REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER
THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 24th 10PM ET | PT
Mr. Lieu – a leading critic of the Trump Administration – is expected to discuss the news of the week:
President Trump, Russia investigations and Capitol Hill's health care battle
on Mr. Maher's Emmy-nominated program.
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Washington – Yesterday, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) held a meeting of the Elected Officials Council on Veterans, a regional council he created of non-partisan leaders from local, state and federal governments who are dedicated to improving service delivery for Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. This meeting focused on the progress that has been made to develop permanent-supportive housing and wraparound services to house and serve homeless veterans in Southern California.
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Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on his appointment to the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 115th Congress.
"I am truly honored by the opportunity to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. I look forward to working with Ranking Member Engel, Chairman Royce and the other Members of this prestigious committee."
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Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald announced a concentrated 30-day effort by VA staff and partners to house as many homeless Veterans in their communities as possible.
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, at left, U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald and UCLA psychiatrist Patricia Lester discuss ongoing revitalization efforts at the West L.A. VA campus.
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block today announced actions that are underway toward fulfilling UCLA's 10-year, $16.5 million commitment to the Department of Veterans Affairs for new programs and supportive services to benefit our nation's veterans. That commitment includes $300,000 annually in fair-market rent for the continued use of Jackie Robinson Stadium.
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Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) shared the following information, recapping the legislative accomplishments during his freshman term. During the 114th Congress, language from seven pieces of legislation sponsored by Congressman Lieu was signed into law.
Revitalizing the West LA VA and Supporting Homeless Veterans
World War II veteran Albert Erd, 93, never forgot the price he paid to earn his military decorations, which include a Purple Heart and WWII victory medal, among others.
But 50 years ago, the unexpected happened and Erd's eight medals were gone in the blink of an eye.