Opening of the Veteran's Medical Facility in Houlton
In 2003 Mike was selected to serve on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. From the beginning, Mike realized there was more talk than action when it came to supporting our veterans. The Department of Veteran's Affairs was severely underfunded, and the conditions at Department of Defense facilities like Walter Reed were deplorable. Maine's veterans were traveling hundreds of miles for routine health care services. Mike saw it was time for change. Since being elected to Congress, Mike has compiled a record of success for Maine's veterans.
Michaud Accepts Praise and a Painting After Announcing the New VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Lewiston/Auburn
- Mike helped pass a modern day GI Bill that provides full, four-year college scholarships for our returning warriors.
- Mike led the effort to pass into law the largest investment in the VA in history - a $6.6 billion increase.
- Mike voted to pass cost-of-living increases for disabled veterans.
- Mike worked to pass increased funding for treatment of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Mike passed the "Home for Heroes Act" in the House, a bill that would provide shelter for homeless veterans and their families.
- Mike helped pass the "Wounded Warriors Act,” which improved outpatient care at military health care facilities.
- Mike serves on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of its Health Subcommittee.
Mike got a Veterans Health Care Access point established in Houlton to treat Veterans in the area.
Mike got funding to build a new larger Community Based Outpatient Clinic for Veterans in Bangor.
Mike worked to get a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic for the Lewiston-Auburn area.
- Mike worked with the VA to set up the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which pays full college tuition for the children of soldiers killed in active duty.
NEWS ABOUT MIKE'S WORK FOR VETERANS
Michaud Sponsored Bill Providing Support for Caregivers of Veterans is Passed.
Click link to view a full press release from Mike Michaud: http://www.michaud.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1000&Itemid=76
Michaud and VA Work to Fully Fund College for Children of Soldiers Killed in Active Duty
Click link for a full article from MPBN: http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3483/ItemId/12042/Default.aspx
Michaud and VA Secretary Shinseki Work to Expand of rural VA care.
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http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineHeadlineNews/tabid/968/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3479/ItemId/11727/Default.aspx
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Click link for a full article from the The Free Press:
http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=52&SubSectionID=78&ArticleID=3720
Returning Maine Army National Guard Members – October 4, 2009 – Congressman Mike Michaud was on hand to honor returning soldiers in Bangor. He has secured $20 million in Department of Defense funding to help returning veterans reintegrate into society.
Click link for a full article from Bangor Daily News: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/123824.html
Congressman Mike Michaud's work in passing H.R. 2199 (Traumatic Brain Injury Health Enhancement and Long-Term Support Act of 2007) pays off for Maine's rural veterans.
Click link for a full article from the Morning Sentinel: http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/7080171.html
Congressman Mike Michaud and others honor centenarian Major Eva M. Price
Click link for a full article from Bangor Daily News: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/129014.html
Congressman Mike Michaud presents overdue honors to deserving veterans.
Click link for a full article from Sun Journal: http://www.sunjournal.com/node/634484/
