[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] National Federation of the Blind Applauds Introduction of Bill to Be...
petercerullo at aol.com
petercerullo at aol.com
Wed Feb 20 04:53:19 UTC 2013
Dwight,
On behalf of the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter, thank you for posting
this encouraging information. S.346 & H.R. 164 makes good sense. Many
of our Daytona Beach NFB chapter members are disabled veterans. I will
take the opportunity at this Saturday’s February 23rd 2013 chapter
meeting to share this news. I will enthusiastically encourage a
proactive writing and telephone campaign to our area representatives’
congressman Ron Di Santis (R), Senator Bill Nelson (D) and our
chapter’s very good friend John Mica (R).
Truly Grateful,
Peter Cerullo / President
NFB/ Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
386 265-2527
petercerullo at aol.com
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Sent: Tue, Feb 19, 2013 4:23 pm
Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] National Federation of the Blind Applauds
Introduction of Bill to Be...
Press Release: Subject: National Federation of the Blind
Applauds Introduction of Bill to Benefit Disabled Veterans
National Federation of the Blind Applauds
Introduction of Bill to Benefit Disabled Veterans Urges Senate to
Act Swiftly on Inclusion of Disabled Veterans
in Space Available Program Baltimore, Maryland (February 19,
2013): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest
nationwide organization of blind people in the United States, today
applauded the introduction of S. 346 by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and
Senator Dean Heller (R-NV). If passed, the bill will reverse the
exclusion of 100 percent service-disabled veterans from the
military’s Space Available program, which allows active-duty
military, Red Cross employees, and retired members of the armed
services to travel on military aircraft if there is space available.
A companion bill, H.R. 164, has been introduced in the United States
House of Representatives by Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
"These veterans embody the definition of patriotism and sacrifice,"
said Senator Tester. "This bill is a common-sense way to honor their
service and improve their quality of life by increasing their access
to the benefits they have earned." Dr. Marc Maurer, president
of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We thank Senators
Tester and Heller for taking action to reverse the exclusion from the
Space Available program of veterans who have acquired disabilities
while honorably serving their country. These brave men and women are
entitled to the benefits that they would have received had they been
able to complete their service and retire from the Armed Forces. We
urge the Senate to act swiftly to advance this important
legislation.” "Extending space-available military air travel to
100 percent service-connected disabled veterans would send the
message that our country truly honors their service and sacrifice,
something they richly deserve," said DAV National Commander Larry A.
Polzin. "The DAV thanks Senators Tester and Heller for introducing
this important legislation." The National Federation of the Blind
needs your support to ensure that blind children get an equal
education, to connect blind veterans with the training and services
they need, and to help seniors who are losing vision continue to live
independent and fulfilling lives. To make a donation, please go
to www.nfb.org. ### About the National Federation of
the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest,
and most influential nationwide membership organization of blind
people in the United States. Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for
the civil rights and equality of blind Americans, and develops
innovative education, technology, and training programs to provide
the blind and those who are losing vision with the tools they need to
become independent and successful. We need your support. To make a
donation, please go to www.nfb.org. No virus found
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