And more trying to raise awareness in many ways on many levels. One thing that kept coming up with families was frustration that veterans programs and support groups vary so much from state to state and city to county so families i talked to would move to an area where they knew there were better facilities, better programs and what they would like to implement is a national va standard for military caregivers, and and people behind it. You very much. Thank you, senator. I was going to move to the next panel but my understanding, she found her way and we know how to filibuster and go on to more until she arrives. There was actually a question i wanted to ask you, senator dole. Have you found a difference in the needs for military caregivers versus civilian caregivers. That is something i looked into. Military veteran caregivers. A higher rate of negative Health Consequences as a result of caregiving services. They were experiencing these incredible difficulties in terms of anxiety and
[inaudible conversations] this hearing will come to order. Good afternoon. I welcome all of you, veterans, caregivers and advocates, especially my former colleague, senator Elizabeth Dole, who is an extraordinary advocate for military caregivers. Our military families, heroes and plain clothing are serving in American Cities and communities every single day. The effects of military Service Often do not end with a tour of duty. For many veterans and their families, the journey sometimes extends for a lifetime. For some with both visible and invisible scars from a transition home is not easy. Recovery two can take decades. Along the way, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands and other family members and friends step in to serve. Today we will focus on those who care for americans veterans. In the United States, there are fivepoint is million military caregivers. These family members and loved ones provide care on a constant and routine basis to our veterans. They are often vital in assisting
Bush institute. This is an hour. [applause] mr. Bush thank you, all. Thank you. It is nice to be back in washington. [laughter] its nice to be back in washington. Albeit briefly. Laura and i are honored you all came. I want to thank the chamber for opening up this beautiful building and for their concerns about our vets. I want to thank David Shulkin for being here. Hes the secretary of Veterans Affairs. Its really good you are here, mr. Secretary. Especially since in a couple hours, you will be across the street in the white house for a bill signing. Passed by republicans and democrats that President Trump will sign the bill which will give you some tools to reform the va. If anybody can reform the va, you can. You are a strong leader. And were lucky to have your service for our country. [ applause ] you know, a lot of times you hear people gripe about the va. And im sure there are some flaws in the system. But its important for our citizens and our vets to know the vast majority of p
Has to sidebyside being distributed . Mr. Chairman, can i move my vote after. We are waiting for a ruling from the parliamentarian. I couldnt hear you. Waiting on berlin from the parliamentarian. Okay. Can i move my votes until the end of the tranche . [inaudible conversations] the next one is to widen rural schools and there is a sidebyside which has been handed out already. [inaudible conversations] so on a sidebyside, two minutes of debate. Colleagues, my amendment creates a Deficit Neutral Reserve Fund to protect americas treasures and grow our rural economies in a balanced way. The sidebyside ties the wellbeing of rural economies and our spectacular treasures we all revere to unsustainable logging levels. So i hope we will look carefully at the numbers here because the programs involved already get a significant amount of their funding from logging. This amendment would jack up the logging level far beyond what is sustainable and said this is in effect my amendment that will fund
We must be suspicious of legal classifications based solely on sexual orr orientation. And we must endeavor in all of our efforts to uphold and advance the values that once led our forbearers to declare unequivocally that all are created equal and entitled to equal opportunity. Now, this bed bedrock principles immutable, timeless, and it goes to the very heart of a what this country has always stood for even though the cause of civil rights has shown our understanding of it evolves over time. As i suggest after the administrations decision on doma was announced, americas most treasured ideals were not put into action or given the full force of law in a single instant. On the contrary, our ideals are continually advanced as our Justice Systems and as our union are strengthened. And as social science, human experience, legislation and judicial decisions expand the circle of those who are entitled to the protections and rights enumerated by the constitution. As we gather here in washingto