Washington D.C, Dec 17, 2011: On
December 15, 2011, under the leadership of the House Committee on
Rules, the U.S House of Representatives reached the bipartisan agreement
to pass H.R.2055. On Saturday December 17, 2011, the U.S. Senate again
came to the bipartisan agreement and passed the bill with YEAs 67 - NAYs
32 - Not Voting 1.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) both have voted
YEAs. Senator Webb is well respected for his championship in the New GI
Bill.
http://house.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=227Welcome visit Our WebSite:
http://voiceofvietnameseamericans.blogspot.com/ H.R. 2055 is a bill making appropriations for
military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other
purposes.
The measure is the vehicle for making appropriations for most federal
government operations for the remainder of FY2012 and to prevent
government shutdown.
Voice of Vietnamese Americans congratulates this achievement with much
efforts and supports from both parties, and from President Obama.
May the Bipartisanship illustrated in this bill continues to lead the
United States through this challenging time of the country.
May God Bless America,
Voice of Vietnamese Americans
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