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S. 590 (95th)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make the Veterans' Administration an executive department.

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Introduced

2 February 1977

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Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Summary

Establishes a Department of Veterans' Affairs to supercede the Veterans' Administration, and creates the following positions: (1) Secretary of Veterans' Affairs; (2) Under Secretary; (3) Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Benefits, in charge of the overall supervision of general benefits, other than medical care, and readjustment and related benefits; (4) Assistant Secretary for Medical Affairs, in charge of the overall supervision of health and hospital care programs; and (5) General Counsel.

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