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Veterans Health Questionnaire Makes Landfall on Guam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 8, 2003 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo's Veterans Health Questionnaire, which was delayed for several weeks due to a mail mix-up, has finally arrived on Guam. Although the survey marks October 1st as the deadline to respond, Bordallo's office will be accepting questionnaires until all veterans are able to make their voice heard.

"Although it has been a frustrating ordeal trying to get these surveys from DC to Guam, I am happy to announce that they have finally arrived. I recently testified on veterans health issues before the Department of Veterans Affairs and will continue advocating on behalf of Guam veterans and military retirees. These surveys are an important part of ensuring our veterans are treated fairly," Congresswoman Bordallo said.

The health survey seeks to determine the number of Guam veterans accessing VA health care and their level of satisfaction with services provided in order to improve accessibility and the quality of care provided.

Veterans and retirees may also obtain the survey online or visit the district office in Hagåtña.

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Contact: Neil Weare in Washington, D.C., at (202) 225-1188 or Joaquin Perez in Guam at (671) 477-4272.