http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/H-CON-RES-207-1-1657363.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-09 21:18:34.037 Legislative Issues A longtime supporter and friend of Cold War Veterans, Congressman Joe Wilson has introduced a bill recognizing all Cold War Veterans on the anniversary of the Fall of The Berlin Wall 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 207 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of t http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Status-on-Senator-Snowe-s-Cold-War-Medal-bill-1-1628955.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-10-03 21:51:48.903 Legislative Issues Does anyone (especially Jerry - heh) know the status on Senator Snowe's Cold War Medal bill? Any recent developments? Fully understand that Senator Snowe - whom I hold in high regard - has been quite busy as of late with the Health Care issue (with her being one of the "Gang of 6"), but since that i http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Obama-Healthcare-1-1577337.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-08-04 23:59:16.467 Legislative Issues It is still not looking very good for veterans using VA Healthcare system might still get taxed to pay for uninsuredpeople.http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/vets-groups-concerns-on-healthcare-soothed-2009-08-03.htmlVets groups’ concerns on healthcare soothed http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Recognizing-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-the-Berlin-Wall-1-1512545.html SACWARRIOR 2009-06-19 05:50:07.763 Legislative Issues HRES 496 IH 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 496 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 2, 2009 Mr. POE of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recogn http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Veterans-get-50-percent-discount-fee-waiver-concealed-hand-gun-1-1498822.html LebanonGrenadaEraVet 2009-06-01 02:15:39.03 Legislative Issues LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDAustin, Texas  FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION  April 24, 2007TO:Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations   FROM:John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board  IN RE:HB233 b http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Bill-for-Atomic-Test-vets-reintroduced-1-1496953.html SACWARRIOR 2009-05-23 09:05:46.173 Legislative Issues S.1128 Title: A bill to authorize the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in the testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances. Sponsor: Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] (introduced 5/21/2009) &nb http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Civilians-Day-of-Remembrance-1-1496946.html SACWARRIOR 2009-05-23 09:00:48.597 Legislative Issues What burns me up is that we just spoke to some of the folks in DC. Take note of the signatures below. We do not dispute this bill or the need for the Day of Remembrance for them, but the nation should also recognize the veterans with a Day. To think that we just spoke to some of these legislators bu http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/NDAA-for-2010-1-1496624.html pdudkowski 2009-07-14 15:44:49.53 Legislative Issues S.1033National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Introduced in Senate)Well folks, there it is. The next NDAA for 2010 is available for review. Nothing in it for us but at least we now have a bill number to bitch about. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Congressman-Sestek-1-1480158.html bELKNAP 2009-05-19 19:56:42.233 Legislative Issues Does anyone know if Congressman Sestek (Pennsylvania) is still looking into Cold War Medal legislation?  He seemed like a pretty strong voice for us.  Just saw him on some news show the other day, but speaking on a different topic.bELKNAP http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/N-Y-S-Cold-War-Medal-is-alive-1-1443785.html Guest 2009-05-02 23:28:00.22 Legislative Issues Monday, April 6, 2009 <!--Production Data-->Summary   -   A06456 Back | New York State Bill Search | Assembly Home See Text A06456 Summary:BILL NO A06456 SAME AS No same asSPONSOR Ortiz (MS)COSPNSR Rivera N, Cook, Boyland, Pheffer, Abbate, Nolan, Schi http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/H-R-146-and-S-22-Omnibus-Public-Land-Management-Act-of-2009-1-1426782.html SACWARRIOR 2009-04-17 03:52:05.157 Legislative Issues FYI: On floor vote and discussion today on Senate Amendment to add language to identify site and resources to interpret the Cold War! This is legislation that has failed in other congress' that would help identify facilities for interpretation and education as well as possible Cold War Museum and se http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Status-with-the-New-Administration-1-1415617.html Shuman 14 2009-03-26 20:09:11.623 Legislative Issues Just wondering, since the President was so supportive of a CWM in his letter to the ACWV and the Secretary of State was always so supportive of our cause, has anyone from our leadership approached them about creating a CWM by Executive Order?Also, has there been any movement from our supporters in t http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Veterans-ID-Card-1-1404344.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-11 12:38:48.19 Legislative Issues The state of Texas is considering issuing a Veterans ID Card, for anywho served honorably.A nice idea to give a little recognition. Could not be used to obtain any benefits as far as I can tell. Justto let people know you are a vet.http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB02849I.htmJ http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/H-Res-111-POW-MIA-1-1343018.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-02-06 05:02:08.357 Legislative Issues On 2/3/2009 Rep. Peter T. King, (NY3) re-introduced H Res. 111 with 54 cosponsors.This is to establish  a select committee on POW and MIA Affairs.This is something that we should stand behind 100 percent.Everyone contact your Congressman/woman ask them to cosponsor H Res 111, and just like http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/111th-Congress-Early-Guide-is-Available-now-1-1293309.html jinxedjohn 2009-01-14 02:42:43.403 Legislative Issues The early guide for the 111th Congress is available from the Capital Advantage Publishing the cost is $13.00 plus shipping. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Senate-Armed-Services-Committee-for-the-111th-Congress-1-1289491.html pdudkowski 2009-02-16 08:25:37.627 Legislative Issues There will be an obvious change when Sen. Clinton resigns her seat.Committee on Armed Services http://armed-services.senate.gov/ Majority Members: Minority Members: Total Members: Subcommittees:13 10 23 6Subcommittees Subcommittee on Airland Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommi http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/House-Armed-Services-Committee-Member-list-1-1289477.html pdudkowski 2009-01-13 01:58:11.123 Legislative Issues Now that we know who they are, start the show.For immediate release: January 9, 2009<!-- end date --> Contact:Loren Dealy (HASC) 202-225-2539       Skelton, McHugh Announce House Armed Services Committee Membership<!-- end title -->   &nb http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Introducing-State-Legislation-1-1055041.html BGRH21052 2008-10-18 09:10:56.81 Legislative Issues My qustion is, does anyone have appropriate wording to privide a State Senator or State Representative to introduce legislation for a State Cold War military service/victory award?  I believe I have seen sample or template wording in this forum in the past.  Thanks.Tomahawk 03 http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/President-Bush-signs-bill-but-not-for-him-1-1054599.html Jerald Terwilliger 2008-10-17 00:38:59.293 Legislative Issues Pres. Bush signed the NDAA and another bill then claimed executive privalege says parts do not apply tohim. From the NY Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/washington/15signing.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssOnce again he is above the law.Jerry http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/800-billion-bailout-1-1046194.html Guest 2008-10-01 03:19:01.043 Legislative Issues now the guv. wants to save the compinies from collasping. My idea is this     instead of giving the money to the compinies, let's help the people who are in trouble.    use that money and figure out what every homeowner owes and pay directly to their individual mor http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Directory-of-1-1041611.html Cannon_Cocker 2008-09-14 06:26:33.483 Legislative Issues Directory of United States Governors, Senators, and Representatives.......http://directory.usayfoundation.org/ http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Help-with-Letter-1-1040781.html Cannon_Cocker 2008-10-02 00:49:51.187 Legislative Issues As the subject states....I need help writing a letter. I have spoken to people at My work, and they are all for helping Me write letters to members of Congress. However they ask Me the same thing. " what do you want Us to say in the letter?"  Brothers and Sisters I am not very good with words. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/REPRESENTATIVE-JOE-SESTAK-D-PA-1-1035997.html Guest 2008-08-12 22:41:55.513 Legislative Issues He is a great contact, Jerry!  Can we invite him to join ACWV?  Better yet, he is from a state that MAY have a senate seat open in a couple of years (Arlen Specter MAY retire, or Sestak could run for his seat anyway in 2010).  He would be great for Pennsylvania and the country in http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/William-Steimel-theobserver-com-article-1-1035277.html seaneagan 2008-08-07 06:21:25.887 Legislative Issues Belleville veteran pursues Cold War Medal ActBy Diane D. Tilley <!-- new code--> Veterans who fought from 1946 to 1991 in the Cold War are still waiting for the Cold War Medal Act of 2007 to become a pass through the legislation process and become a reality. It has a been a long time in the m http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Congressman-Sestak-1-1035188.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-02-16 09:03:05.923 Legislative Issues A contact on the staff of Congressman Joe Sestak D-PA tells me that the Congressman has told his staff to review and propose actionon either an amendment to the NDAA or a stand alone bill for the Medal.Jerry http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/VETERANS-SENATE-LEGISLATION-as-of-July-31-08-1-1034534.html seaneagan 2008-08-05 12:40:15.84 Legislative Issues VETERANS SENATE LEGISLATION 08 Veteran Senate Legislation30 July 08Of the 3356 Senate bills introduced in the 110th Congress to date, following are those of interest to the non-active duty veteran community. By clicking on the bill number you can access the actual legislative language of the bill an http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Reply-from-Congressman-Bart-Gordon-1-1034274.html BGRH21052 2008-09-09 07:01:00.56 Legislative Issues July 31, 2008Thank you for sharing your suggestion to introduce an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 to provide for the issue of a Cold War Medal. Hearing from you helps me better represent Middle Tennessee. I appreciate your outstanding service in the United States Armed F http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Letter-from-DAV-1-1034096.html seaneagan 2008-08-01 13:37:32.137 Legislative Issues VA Healthcare Funding Dear Sean, National Journal ran a piece this week, “Veterans Ask for an Advance,” that focuses on the need for Congress to make veterans’ health care funding sufficient, timely and predictable. We welcome your support by promoting this article and helping us http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/H-R-634-1-1032655.html seaneagan 2008-07-25 14:26:23.53 Legislative Issues H.R.634 One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and eight An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabl http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Veterans-Review-Wieghs-in-on-The-American-Veterans-Disabled-for-Life-Commemorative-Coin-Act-and-Cold-1-1032642.html seaneagan 2008-07-27 08:41:20.153 Legislative Issues Veterans Review Wieghs in on The American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act and Cold War Medal New Coin Law Passed Commemorate Disabled VetsJuly 24th, 2008 · No CommentsH.R. 634: The American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act has pass all legislative branches http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Senator-Mary-Landrieu-D-LA-is-the-latest-Cosponsor-of-S-1097-Cold-War-Medal-Act-1-1032215.html seaneagan 2008-07-25 17:55:47.03 Legislative Issues Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) is the latest Cosponsor of S.1097 Cold War Medal Act American Cold War Veterans would like to thank Sen. Landrieu for supporting S.1097 In keeping with Louisana's progressive stance toward honoring Cold War Veterans. La. is only one of two states LA. and AL. both have al http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Cold-War-Activity-State-by-State-1-1032055.html jayhawkhenry 2009-01-14 05:08:32.67 Legislative Issues Does anyone have a list of what is being done to honor Cold War Vets on a State by State basis?Which states have a CW Medal?Which states have proclamations for Cold War Victory Day (May 1) each year?Who is coordinating efforts in each StateOn the National front....Who is working with Congress for na http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Military-medals-decorations-etc-The-following-is-a-list-of-current-pending-legislation-in-Congress-1-1031760.html seaneagan 2008-07-21 11:11:41.03 Legislative Issues Military medals, decorations, etc.The following is a list of current pending legislation in Congress These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation n http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Documents-Relating-to-American-Foreign-Policy-The-Cold-War-Instances-of-Use-of-United-States-Force-1-1031656.html Guest 2008-07-20 15:22:14.39 Legislative Issues Documents Relating to American Foreign Policy The Cold War "Instances of Use of United States Forces Abroad, 1798 - 1993," by Ellen C. Collier, Specialist in U.S. Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division, Washington DC: Congressional Research Service -- Library of Con http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/I-Need-Your-Help-1-1029464.html seaneagan 2008-07-11 20:16:22.717 Legislative Issues I am still reeling from the news but I will not let this go withot a attempt to override the vetoe. I am asking all friends family and supporters of our Cold War Veterans to write letters to the editor pick a major newspaper in New York and let your feelings fly I am going to call tomorrow to get a http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Assembly-Passes-Legislative-Package-Aimed-At-Providing-Education-And-Training-For-Veterans-1-1029280.html seaneagan 2008-07-08 15:20:19.56 Legislative Issues For Immediate Release: July 2, 2008   Assembly Passes Legislative Package Aimed At Providing Education And Training For Veterans Comprehensive package provides educational seminars, benefit outreach and http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Medal-Campaign-Expanded-1-1029151.html seaneagan 2008-07-08 13:05:08.967 Legislative Issues Hi Guys . I am going to produce a fill in the blank doc for a Cold War Service Medal for  each state. You guys can download and fill in the blank in appropriate spots . If we strike while iron is hot I think we can get other states to follow NY's lead on CWSM. If you ladies and Gentleman will s http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/A-very-Important-Piece-of-Legislation-for-Cold-War-Veterans-1-1029045.html seaneagan 2008-07-06 22:41:14.233 Legislative Issues H.R. 1900EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERANS PENSION BENEFITS TO VETERANS WHO RECEIVED AN EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL FOR A PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE OTHER THAN A PERIOD OF WAR.May 8th 1975 - August 1st 1990 , Feb. 1st 1955 - August 4th 1964 A combined period of 24 years and 9 months of Cold War Era serv http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Veteran-Pension-Bill-Passes-NY-Assembly-1-1026349.html seaneagan 2008-06-21 06:38:56.15 Legislative Issues Veteran Pension Bill Passes NY Assembly  Thanks to Jim Maisano for sending this along He called me today and urged all veterans in New York to Call their State Senator and tell them to urge Senate majority leader Joseph L. Bruno to vote on this before the Summer recess.See Bill Summary&nbs http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Latest-Missive-to-elected-officials-1-1026181.html Jerald Terwilliger 2008-06-21 02:26:20.617 Legislative Issues Here is the latest letting I sent to my senators and congressmen. If everyone does the same-contact yourelected officials-have all your friends and family contact them also it just might help. I think by noweveryone shudders when they see my name.Dear Senator Snowe:The American Cold War Veterans, In http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/NDAA-2009-1-1024234.html Guest 2008-06-01 04:23:09.873 Legislative Issues Does anyone knoe if the Cold War Medal is going to be included in the 2009 NDAA.  How are these things introduced into the bill? And are there any senators working to include it that we should be contacting? http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Tennessee-Cold-War-Victory-Day-1-1023924.html seaneagan 2008-05-30 10:03:46.247 Legislative Issues Tennessee Cold War Victory DayThank you to Dorsey Horne for his work on this. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/NDAA-for-Fiscal-Year-2009-1-1021998.html pdudkowski 2008-11-12 01:44:40.687 Legislative Issues The House and Senate have both released their first versions of the 2009 NDAA..... The House number is HR 5658 and the Senate version is listed as S 2787. Neither version contains any language at this point in time for a Cold War Medal.It is early in the game and there is no need for screaming. Now http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/New-Cold-War-Proclamations-1-1021402.html seaneagan 2008-04-28 17:59:37.81 Legislative Issues New Cold War Proclamations http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Legislative-Hearing-on-H-R-___-the-1-1021211.html Guest 2008-04-22 18:04:24.34 Legislative Issues Legislative Hearing on H.R. ___, the "Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008"From testimony April10th 2008 334 Cannon House Office Building Audio Coverage Opening Statements Hon. John J. Hall, Chairman, and a Representativ http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/have-you-guys-seen-this-bill-Atomic-Veterans-Medal-HR-3471-1-1020313.html seaneagan 2008-06-17 06:53:53.437 Legislative Issues Atomic Veterans Medal - HR 3471 I ask everyone to spread the news about the attempt of Congress "To provide for the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in a test of atomic weapons."To provid http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Chuck-Schumers-Rational-for-Co-Sponsoring-S-1097-Cold-War-Medal-Act-1-1019279.html Guest 2008-03-29 07:37:49.037 Legislative Issues Chuck Schumers Rational for Co-Sponsoring S.1097 Cold War Medal ActThanks to Joe Martin at Honorblanket.com for his continued Support in our Joint efforts to pass the CWM. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Pennsylvania-State-Resolution-1-1018961.html Jerald Terwilliger 2008-06-24 07:35:04.483 Legislative Issues Pennsylvania Resolution on our side, urging the U.S. Congress to issue Cold War Medals.http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2007&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billnbr=0466&pn=2691Although PA is not yet considering issuance of the http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/West-Virginia-Legislators-Introduce-Disabled-Veterans-Benefits-Protection-Bill-1-1018941.html seaneagan 2009-02-17 03:37:15.907 Legislative Issues West Virginia Legislators Introduce Disabled Veterans’ Benefits Protection BillState Representatives; Stan Shaver, Scott Varner, Randy Swartzmiller, and Robert D. Beach are all members of the West Virginia Legislature. And all four of these West Virginia politicians are sponsors of House Bill http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/category/Here-is-a-list-of-proposed-Cold-War-Veteran-legislation-Currently-in-Albany-1-1018939.html seaneagan 2008-03-18 10:10:18.577 Legislative Issues Here is a list of proposed Cold War Veteran legislation Currently in Albany  A00583 Establishes a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans A05156 Authorizes the issuance of a Cold War service medal to certain individuals A09426 Provides a real property tax exemption for