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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2012
CONTACT: Amy Mitchell (202) 225-3527

***** MEDIA ADVISORY *****

Committee to Review 2013 VA Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 10:30 A.M., in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a hearing to review the 2013 VA Budget.

WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

WHAT: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for FY2013

WHEN: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Room 334, Cannon House Office Building

WITNESS LIST

Panel 1
The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Accompanied by:
The Honorable Robert A. Petzel, M.D., Under Secretary for Health
Veterans Health Administration

Ms. Allison A. Hickey, Under Secretary for Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration

Mr. Steve L. Muro, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs
National Cemetery Administration

The Honorable Roger W. Baker, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Mr. W. Todd Grams, Executive In Charge, Office Of Management & Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Panel 2
Mr. Carl Blake, National Legislative Director
Paralyzed Veterans of America

Mr. Raymond C. Kelley, Director, National Legislative Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Mr. Joseph A. Violante, National Legislative Director
Disabled American Veterans

Ms. Diane Zumatto, National Legislative Director
AMVETS

Mr. Timothy M. Tetz, Director, National Legislative Commission
The American Legion