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View More »Congressional Testimony

April 21, 2005: Initiatives to Control Military Health Costs
By S. D. Hosek
Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Personnel.

June 17, 2003: Statement on the Final Report of the President's Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for Our Nation's Veterans
By C. Ross Anthony
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

November 16, 1999: A Review of the Scientific Literature as It Pertains to Gulf War Illnesses; Pyridostigmine Bromide
By Beatrice A. Golomb and C. Ross Anthony
Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Health and Oversight and the Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives.

View More »Congressional Briefings

For more information on this and other Congressional briefings, please contact the Office of Congressional Relations.

Improving Health Care: Lessons From The VA

In conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs and cosponsored by the 21st Century Health Care Caucus
Presented by Dr. Steven Asch
February 4, 2005
10:30 A.M. - Noon
1537 Longworth House Office Building

View More »Recent Findings

While China's Regional Influence Grows, U.S. Remains Key Security and Economic Partner in East Asia — Nov. 17, 2008

China is not eroding the foundations of U.S. alliances in East Asia and the United States remains the security partner of choice in the region. But consistent U.S. efforts are needed to ensure that the nation retains its influence.

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For 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, Retirement Revisions Recommended — Nov. 13, 2008

As military compensation is a fundamental tool for recruiting and retaining an all-volunteer force, it is reviewed every four years to make sure it can meet the U.S. military's objectives. This research examines the value and effectiveness of the current retirement system and possible alternatives, drawing on military personnel career data.

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