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Gulf War Veterans Bonus
After each major conflict in which the United States has engaged, the
citizens of the commonwealth have approved funding for bonus payments to the
brave young men and women who served in combat zones.

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This
study needs to consider suggestions from veterans' organizations that
Pennsylvania pursue a separate Department of Veterans' Affairs in the future.

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We ask our soldiers to risk their lives
and in return we promise to care for them as veterans tending to their
injuries, their families and their livelihoods. "This study needs to look at all our state
and local veterans' programs; it needs to compare our programs and
organization with those offered in other states; and it needs to look in a
comprehensive manner at the funding, staffing, command and control and
organization of veterans' programs at both the state and local levels.

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911 Memorial Magnet Pays Tribute to Victims Supports Scholarship Fund; Portion of the Proceeds Will Be Donated to Oliver North's Freedom Alliance

"Our troops demonstrate ultimate bravery to defend
our country. HARRISBURG, Pa.
"The need for additional veterans' homes should be given careful
consideration in light of changing federal standards for funding construction
and operation of these facilities," said Rendell.

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"We have chosen to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Freedom
Alliance Scholarship Fund to show support for the U.

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Donating to a scholarship fund that helps with the
education of their children is a small way of saying 'thank you' for
their dedication and sacrifice. This
constitutional provision is implemented by Chapter 89 of the Military Code (51
Pa."

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----The tragic
events of September 11, 2001 touched the lives of Americans everywhere
and left many searching for ways to help those left behind.

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North,
USMC (Ret.) who now serves as the organization's founder and honorary
chairman."
The initiatives were developed from suggestions submitted by
Pennsylvania 's veterans organizations represented on the State Veterans'
Commission and the War Veterans Council .

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A Comprehensive Study of Veterans' Services in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's veterans ' programs have expanded significantly in recent
years. The Administration has been asked to
consider a seventh veterans home to be located somewhere in central
Pennsylvania.
"It's time for our commonwealth to support veterans who served in the
first Persian Gulf Conflict in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in
1991 to 1992," said Rendell.

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A portion of the
proceeds will be donated to The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund,
which honors the bravery and dedication exhibited by Americans in our
armed forces by supporting the education of their children --
specifically those killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
"We created this magnet as a reminder of the events of September
11 and the reasons why our military is fighting so hard to protect the
freedoms we enjoy as Americans," said Frank Florio, president. "Second, I support
legislation to provide that the State Veterans' Commission will re-evaluate
the need for the real estate tax exemption every five years instead of every
two years. "I support legislation to pursue a referendum to
ask Pennsylvania voters to approve a $16 million bond issue to pay veterans'
compensation to veterans of this conflict .

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PA Governor Rendell Announces `Support Our Veterans' Initiatives

Rendell initially informed members of the Pennsylvania
State Veterans Commission of his support of the initiatives when he spoke with
them last Friday.S.

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Rendell today
announced his support for four initiatives designed to support Pennsylvania's
1.

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911magnet. Veterans' service programs are provided at both the state
and local levels through the county directors of veterans' affairs."

A Needs Assessment for an Additional Veterans' Home
Pennsylvania currently operates six state veterans' homes, three of which
have opened in the last 10 years.

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911magnet. Edward G. The Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) administers the Veterans Emergency
Assistance Program, Veterans Educational Gratuity Program , Real Estate Tax
Exemption for Certain Disabled Veterans, and pension programs for blind and
paralyzed veterans.
"I will urge the General Assembly to take the first steps to approve a
constitutional amendment to extend the exemption to the unmarried surviving
spouses of soldiers and airmen who are killed or missing in action as a result
of war or armed conflict service," said Rendell.

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Governor Rendell supports two changes to the veterans' real
property tax exemption program.

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LONG VALLEY, N. military,"
continued Florio. We will work to "keep America strong, keep America
prosperous, and keep America free," said North. MSRP is $4. Our commonwealth now operates six veterans' homes serving more than
1,600 veterans and the Scotland School for Veterans ' Children, providing
unique educational opportunities for veterans' children.
I will ask the General Assembly to seek a comprehensive study of these issues
by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee .

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Freedom Alliance was founded in 1990 by LtCol.99.

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The mission of Freedom
Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring
and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the
United States and promoting a strong national defense. The World War I, World
War II, Korean War and Vietnam Conflict Veterans' Bonus programs are models
for how Pennsylvania supports those who have borne the burden of battle around
the world.

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com has created a special memorial magnet -- the only magnet
that represents the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, all four flight
numbers, the American Flag and the September 11 date. Rendell.

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For more information about ordering or
911magnet. We must do all we can do to
repay their selfless acts of courage."

Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Program
Under Article 8, Section 2(c) of the Pennsylvania Constitution certain
disabled veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses may qualify for an
exemption from the real estate taxes on their residences provided the need for
the exemption is determined by the State Veterans' Commission.

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Each glossy magnet is five brilliant colors with a full magnet
back.
"When I announced our 'Support Our Troops' initiatives on April 30 , I said
that my Administration would soon be announcing initiatives to 'Support Our
Veterans, '" said Gov. Rendell supports the following initiatives:
-- A comprehensive study of veterans ' services in Pennsylvania;
-- A needs assessment for an additional veterans home;
-- Changes to the Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Program; and
-- A referendum asking Pennsylvania voters to support a Gulf War Veterans
Bonus.C. 89).

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2 million veterans.

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The 911 magnet can be displayed on a car, refrigerator, filing
cabinet at the office or anywhere that people will see it and be
reminded of our fallen heroes and fellow Americans., After a meeting with leaders from
Pennsylvania State Veterans Commission, PA Gov. "Today's soldiers are tomorrow's veterans, and
it is certainly fitting that our Commonwealth move forward with initiatives to
support veterans and their families.
"It is time for a comprehensive study of how best to provide services to
Pennsylvania veterans and their families in the most cost effective and
efficient manner," said Rendell. "I have directed the
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to undertake a needs assessment,
and the Department will establish a working group with representatives of our
veterans' organizations to assist with the needs assessment and site selection
process as appropriate.