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Veterans Issues

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Dearborn Legislator’s Veterans ID Bill to Come Before House For Consideration

Rep. George Darany introduced legislation that would allow for a “veteran” designation on state ID cards.

A bill benefitting veterans introduced by a Dearborn legislator will be coming before the House of Representatives soon. State Rep. George Darany's bill would allow Michigan veterans to have a "veteran" designation put on their state issued ID card. The bill was reported out of the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee this week. House Bill 4287 will now be referred to the full Michigan House of Representatives for consideration. Darany said he hopes the legislation would make it easier for true veterans to prove their status. "Michigan is home to more than 650,000 veterans, and it is important that we send a clear signal that the people of this state are truly grateful for their service to our country," said Darany in a statement…

Monday, January 28, 2013

Dearborn Rep. Darany Introduces Veteran-Focused Legislation

The bills would make it a crime to falsely claim military status, and allow veteran status on state IDs.

Dearborn state Rep. George Darany this month introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at verifying veteran status. Darany, who began his second term as state representative in 2013, announced in a statement that the legislation aims to "help protect and assist our veterans." Both bills were introduced by Rep. Darany on Jan. 22. House Bill 4020 was referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice and House Bill 4022 was referred to the House Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. The Stolen Valor Act introduced by Darany complements similar federal legislation introduced in U.S. Congress earlier this month. Both bills aim to stop people from using a false claim of military or veteran status to obtain discounts or special services …

laplateau

10:00 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Another typical bit of pandering done by ol' Georgie. George is the epitome of why we need a part time legislature in Lansing. He grasps at straws to introduce meaningless stuff...like his introduction of a law that would make it illegal to have a trailer hitch attached if you don't have a trailer behind you truck or car.. GIVE ME A BREAK! I am a veteran too and am proud to be one, but George …   more ›

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