For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Larry McKibben
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 (515) 281-3371
Senator McKibben Meets with Veterans at
Statehouse
Legislators
Approve $3 Million to Support Veterans Programs
Des Moines – State Sen. Larry McKibben (R-Marshalltown),
co-chair of the Senate Standing Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs, met with
local veterans at the Statehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
“I’m glad to have the
opportunity to meet with such a distinguished group of people,” said
McKibben. “Over our nation’s history, veterans
have honorably served our country as members of the armed forces. I deeply respect their service and sacrifice.”
Also on Wednesday, the
Legislature approved a $3 million bill to provide continued state support to Iowa’s veterans.
The legislation includes $1
million to create a hardship grant program for military veterans seriously
injured in a combat zone since Sept. 11, 2001 and $2 million in additional
funding for a popular program that helps members of the National Guard or
military reserves purchase homes.
The legislation also provides
a commitment from the Legislature that the Veterans Home
in Marshalltown
will receive at least $3 million for capital improvements at a later date
The bill now goes to the
governor’s office for his signature.
“This legislation is a small
step we can take to provide some needed assistance to Iowa veterans and their families,” said
McKibben.
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