01.23.13 • Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) and Ranking Member Mike Michaud (ME-02) of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs introduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 357) that would require schools eligible for GI Bill education benefits to give veterans in-state tuition rates even though they may not be residents of the states where the schools are located.
"The men and women who served this nation did not just defend the citizens of their home states, but the citizens of all 50
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01.17.13 • Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Following yesterday's Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Representative Mike Michaud, Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, announced the Democratic leadership team and subcommittee assignments.
"We have a very energetic and dedicated membership, and I know we'll hit the ground running," said Michaud. "We look forward to working with Chairman Miller to pursue an active agenda that truly addresses the needs of our veterans."
The Democratic
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01.16.13 • Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Michaud (D-ME), Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, has joined with Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) to introduce the CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act (H.R. 288), which would allow children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program to continue coverage up to age 26.
"This bill would bring CHAMPVA in line with the insurance requirements created by the Affordable Care Act," said Michaud. "It will help close the coverage gap
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01.09.13 • Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Michaud (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, named Nancy Dolan to be the new Staff Director for the minority committee office. Dolan, who is currently the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Veterans Affairs, will begin her service on the committee at the end of the month.
"Nancy is an experienced professional and a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about our committee's bipartisan
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12.13.12 • Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-02), Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, reacted to the release of new studies today that examine chemical exposure and Gulf War Illness.
"The announcement of these findings is encouraging news to the veterans who have endured over 20 years of inconclusive research into Gulf War Illness and ineffective treatments," said Michaud. "These studies provide critical new insights and represent a light at the end of a long tunnel
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12.05.12 • Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Michaud (D-Maine) has been chosen by the House Democratic Caucus today to be the new Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. The appointment becomes effective immediately due to the recent resignation of Representative Bob Filner (D-California).
"I'm humbled and honored to be named to this position, and I thank my colleagues for the support they've given me," said Michaud. "While we've come a long way over the last few years, much work
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