There will be a town-hall meeting 3 p.m. this afternoon at the Urbana Free Library Auditorium, 210 W. Green St. At the meeting, area veterans will discuss relevant government issues.
Speaking at the event will be U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth.
Dan Cedusky, retired military colonel said it was important to get someone from the VA Headquarters in the area.
“We will be able to discuss different issues for military retires,” Cedusky said. “The receipt military retirees draw from, travel pay that veterans get for traveling to a VA hospital and plans for the widows of military retirees how they get a portion of the retirement funds.”
Kathleen Strand, spokesperson for Giannoulias said the event is the kick off for a state-wide tour with Giannoulias and Durbin.
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“This is an opportunity for them to talk with veterans and local families, about their concerns, about health care and one of the top focuses is jobs and how veterans have access to them,” Strand said.
After the speeches, all presenters will be available for a question and answer session.
At 4 p.m. today, Durbin and Giannoulias will be present in the Pine Lounge of Illini Union.
