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BACKGROUND
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Basis Of Government
Election Process
History Of Events
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History Of Wars
Past Presidents
Making Laws
Citizenship
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Banking And Currency
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Branches Of Government
The Executive
The Legislative
The Judicial
Independent Agencies
The Right To Lobby
THE 50 SOVEREIGN STATES
Details of 50 Sovereign States, Maps, Regulations, Harbors and Airports...
THE TERRITORIES
A list of Territories ...

Specials
A visual tour of America
View the National Monuments
Important Symbols of America
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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Department of Veterans Affairs (1988)

Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Jim Nicholson

The Department of Veterans Affairs operates programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. Benefits include compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service; pensions; education and rehabilitation; home loan guaranty; burial; and a medical care program incorporating nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers. The Department is comprised of three organizations that administer veterans programs: the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Each organization has field facilities and a central office component.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs reports directly to the President and is responsible for the direction and supervision of all operations and activities of the Department.