Veterans Affairs would get one of largest increases in Obama's proposed 2011 budget

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/01/AR2010020102068.html


Terms
1. The Department of Veterans Affairs- established on March 15, 1989. This federal agency provides services to U.S. veterans.

2. federal- Of or constituting a form of government in which sovereign power is divided between a central authority and a number of constituent political units.

3. moderate income- having an income close to the national average

Explanation

In President Obama's proposed 2011 budget, he plans to give The Department of Veterans Affairs $57 billion in additional spending money. This amount is 20% higher than the amount given in 2009. It is also one of the largest increases for any federal agency. The Department wants to use $50.6 billion for "medical care program through 2012 to provide continuous medical care not threatened by potential budget delays." With this budget increase, 500,000 veterans will now be able to apply for veteran services. Specialized medical and counseling services for the growing number of female veterans will be funded. About " $799 million would be used to expand services to homeless veterans by expanding VA partnerships with local governments, nonprofits and the departments of Housing and Urban Development, Justice and Labor."



Prediction
I think the $57 billion given to the Department of Veterans Affairs will affect the lives of many veterans. Veterans will be provided with more services and they won't have to worry about not receiving some type of aid. Also, this increase in spending money is important for homeless veterans and women veterans. Homeless veterans shelters will have more funds to house veterans. Female veterans will have more benefits that will enable them to provide for their families.