For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 23, 2002
Bill Signing
Statement by the Press Secretary
On Wednesday, January 23, 2002, the President signed into law:
H.R.3447, to amend various Department of Veterans (VA) programs by:
(1) establishing geographically-based income thresholds in determining
enrollment priority for the health care system; (2) establishing a
chiropractic care program; (3) enhancing recruitment programs and
medical provider benefits; (4) requiring VA to maintain special
treatment program staffing levels by geographic area; and (5) expanding
certain veterans benefits.
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