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Thursday, March 8, 2012

VFW Members Discuss Priority Issues with Connecticut Senators

Connecticut Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal greeted VFW Members in the US Capitol on Tuesday. Past Commander-in-Chief Edward Banas and senior department leaders discussed VFW’s priorities to include the VA disability rating system, mental and behavioral health with emphasis on post-traumatic stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. Both Senators pledged their continued support for veteran-friendly legislation.




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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Who's the guy in the second picture with his back to the camera (bottom right)?

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  2. jacquesdaspyMarch 9, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    The first priority should be the determination of the how and why so many young soldiers and veterans choose suicide rather than life in the US. To determine the role of the Army and VA process and procedures regarding the bogus and arbitrary rating system.

    If the Army and the VA can't handle the situation in a timely and professional basis, they should be dismissed from the responsibility and civilian professionals should be acquired to do the job until the Army and VA can demonstrate capacity and capability.

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  3. Psi BrrMarch 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    The man in the lower right corner of the picture is Past Commander-in-Chief Ed Banas.

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  4. Psi BrrMarch 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    In the 2nd photograph, L to R is:
    Senator Richard Blumenthal, CT Sr. Vice Commander and Nat'l Legislative team member John Hollis, Senator Joseph Lieberman, CT Legislative Chairman Bob Hunter (me), Past State Commander Richard DiFederico, CT Adjutant/Quartermaster Ronald Rusakiewicz, Past Commander in Chief Ed Banas (in the foreground).

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