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Veterans' Issues: Archive (2006)
In recognition of the bravery and service exhibited by America's military veterans, Rothman has been a leader in efforts to provide our former troops with the benefits they deserve and were promised for serving our country.
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Honoring Korean War Veterans in Hudson County
November 21, 2006 U.S. Reps. Rothman and Albio Sires (D-NJ) joined Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise and the Board of Chosen Freeholders to honor 103 veterans with the Korean War Hudson County Distinguished Military Service Medal. The occasion began with a presentation of colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance (pictured). Read more.Eliminate Tax Cuts for Millionaires to Fund Veterans' Healthcare
May 12, 2006 Congressman Rothman voted this week to eliminate a small portion of the tax cut for individuals making over $1 million and use those funds to improve veterans’ healthcare programs. The vote took place during a House Appropriations Committee meeting on the spending bill for veterans’ services. Unfortunately, the Republican Majority on this Committee instead passed a bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that fails to provide veterans the healthcare they deserve. Read more.In Honor of Veterans' Day
November 13, 2006 In honor of Veterans' Day, Rep. Rothman said: "Whether in times of war or peace, our nation must always pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. They sign up for duty without any guarantees of what the future holds. And they do it to protect and defend our freedom. I am proud to fight for veterans as they so courageously fought for our families and all Americans through their service." Read the full statement.Discussion On Veterans' Benefits with VFW Members from New Jersey
March 7, 2006 Rep. Rothman met with members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) from New Jersey. They discussed the importance of health care benefits for veterans and a GI Bill for the 21st Century, as well as Congressman Rothman’s position on the Iraq War. View photo.Meeting with the NJ Vice Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart
February 15, 2006 Today, Rep. Rothman and Neil Van Ess, the New Jersey Vice Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart, met at Rothman’s office in Washington, DC to discuss their opposition to proposed cuts in veterans’ health care benefits. View photo.Bush Administration Turned Away Nearly 5,000 New Jersey Veterans Seeking VA Care in 2005
January 30, 2006 New data show that the President’s decision to ban priority 8 veterans from enrolling in the Veterans Administration (VA) health care system prevented 4,808 New Jersey veterans from receiving VA services. Calling this policy a shameful disgrace, Rep. Steve Rothman introduced legislation called the “Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act” to reverse the Administration’s policy on Priority 8 veterans’ enrollment. Read more.Rothman Calls on Bush to Prevent Increases in Veterans' Healthcare Premiums
January 24, 2006 Rep. Rothman wrote President George W. Bush on behalf of veterans who are concerned about possible increases in their TRICARE health care premiums. TRICARE is the Department of Defense’s managed health care program for Active Duty military, Active Duty service families, retirees and their families, and other beneficiaries. Reports from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) and others suggest that an increase in premiums will be effective October 1, 2006 and fees will double for enlisted retirees and triple for officer retirees by 2009. Read more.
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