Congressman Al Green Assembles a Panel of Experts to Address Concerns of Area Veterans

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will host a town hall meeting focusing on a number of issues affecting Houston area veterans. More specifically, the town hall meeting will provide participants with information on significant measures that were recently considered in Congress, such as the Veterans Administrations (VA) FY 06 budget and veterans' health care benefits and life insurance.

"I firmly believe that we have an obligation to keep our promise to those who have sacrificed so much for our country and this town hall meeting will help further our efforts," Congressman Al Green said. "Knowing of the increasing needs facing our aging veterans, this town hall will provide vital and useful information to improve the quality of life of those that have so faithfully served our nation."

This town hall meeting will provide a forum for veterans of all ages to have their most pressing concerns addressed by area experts. Informational handbooks and pamphlets detailing various veterans benefits will be provided.

Congressman Al Green will also highlight legislation he introduced with Congressman Jim Ryun (KS), HR 3186, the Build Houses for Our Militarys Enlisted Servicemembers Act, which would provide more access to quality affordable housing for our men and women in uniform.

Who: Congressman Al Green and representatives from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office, Texas Veterans Commission, Military Affairs Committee, Harris County Veterans Services, Houston VA Medical Center, Disabled American Veterans, U.S. Family Health Plan and the Texas Veterans Land Board.

When: August 9, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Houston Community College Campus Willie Lee Gay Hall
1990 West Airport Blvd @ SH 288
Houston