Dear Ms. Mackin,
Thank you for your letter
concerning the inequalities facing part-time Title 38 employees
as a result of the l986 Omnibus Budget Act.
I am please to announce that on August 2, 2001, the Veterans'
Affairs Committee voted to send to the floor of the Senate, S.1188
the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL PROGRAMS ENHANCEMENT
ACT OF 2001. SECTION 132 of S 1188 would amend title 38 to require
that a registered nurse, physician assistant, or expanded-function
dental auxiliary, have part-time service prior to April 7, l986,
credited as full-time service when computing their annuity.
While I cannot say how
the full Senate will vote, I do believe that this legislation
has a very good chance of passing and becoming law. In any event,
I will do my best to make that happen.
Again, thank you for your letter. It is from concerned veterans,
citizens and employees like you, that issues are brought to my
attention for corrective action.
Sincerely,
Arlen Specter