Senator Patty Murray
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Murray Addresses Landmark Veterans Legislation Focused on Those Returning from Iraq & Afghanistan
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February 25, 2014
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13:06Now PlayingU.S. Senator Patty Murray delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate to highlight some of her priorities included in a comprehensive veterans bill that will improve the lives of our nation's servicemembers, veterans, and their survivors. "The Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014" is a top priority for veterans and nearly every veterans service organization. Sen. Murray discussed provisions to reauthorize and expand her "VOW to Hire Heroes Act" as well as efforts to improve delivery of care for victims of military sexual assault. Sen. Murray also highlighted her provision in the legislation to provide reproductive services, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), to veterans and their families who have suffered catastrophic wounds of war that prevent them from starting families. This provision was the first piece of legislation Senator Murray introduced in the 113th Congress. Currently, VA is specifically barred from providing these services. While the legislation being considered this week focuses on the newest generation of veterans, it also includes many provisions that aim to help veterans of previous conflicts.
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