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House Bill 208, sponsored [statement] by Rep. David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) will establish a state veterans' cemetery in the Interior. The legislation drew wide-spread support during a hearing in the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee this week. Members of the Alaska Native Veterans Association, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans of America and Elks all testified in support of the bill. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly recently adopted a resolution in support of the creation of a state veterans' cemetery in the Interior. Representative Guttenberg's bill seeks to establish a state cemetery that will be similar to the Fort Richardson and Sitka national cemeteries. It will provide a place in the Interior for soldiers to have a dignified place to be laid to rest with full military funeral honors, pallbearers, rifle team, flag folding, and flag presentation. The bill authorizes the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain an Alaskan veterans' cemetery with funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' State Cemetery Grants Program. Through the State Cemetery Grants Program, the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs can be awarded up to 100 percent of the development costs for an approved project. House Bill 208 now moves to House State Affairs. Health Caucus to Hear About Hi-Tech Health Care Technology Improves Care and Streamlines Services Across Alaska, cutting-edge technology is improving health care delivery. From telemedicine to new information systems, hi-tech is boosting Alaskans' physical and mental health. The Joint Legislative Health Caucus will learn how technology is improving health care in Alaska Wednesday, April 6, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Butrovich committee room on the second floor of the Capitol. The health caucus will hear from health providers, social workers and system designers about how technology has changed and improved their work and our health. Reporters and members of the public who cannot attend in person are encouraged to join in at the Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau Legislative Information Offices, or to dial into the caucus by calling 1-800-395-5073. If there is time remaining after the presentations the forum will be opened for brief discussion, comments and questions. The Joint Legislative Health Caucus is an informational forum for legislators, staff and the public to learn about important health care issues facing the State of Alaska. The Health Caucus is co-chaired by Rep. Sharon Cissna, D-Anchorage, and Sen. Donny Olson, D-Nome. Upcoming Events- Saturday, April 9th - Sen. Bettye Davis and Reps. Sharon Cissna and Harry Crawford will hold their second constituent meeting of the 2005 legislative session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage. The three East Anchorage Democrats will talk about issues affecting the current legislative session, including education funding, the gas pipeline, health care and a long-range fiscal plan for the state. They will also take questions. Food will be served. Putting Alaskans First - Moving Alaska Forward |