12.15.06
New Chair of the House Committee on Vet Affairs…

When the 110th Congress reconvenes in January, Representative Bob Filner (D-CA-51) will chair the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Current Chairman Steve Buyer (R-IN) issued the following statement:
"Congratulations to my colleague Bob Filner on his election to the chairmanship of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 110th Congress. Those of us on the committee who have worked with Bob Filner know how deeply he cares for America’s veterans. I look forward to continuing our bipartisanship as we honor our commitment to America’s veterans and their families."