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Congresswoman Matsui: Careless Data Handling is Disservice to Veterans

Date: May 24, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans


Congresswoman Matsui: Careless Data Handling is Disservice to Veterans

Supports Legislation to Protect Veterans From ID Theft

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-5) cosponsored the "Veterans' Identity Protection Act of 2006" (H.R. 5455), legislation aimed at helping the 26.5 million veterans whose personal data was stolen from the home of a VA employee earlier this month.

"Our veterans have put their lives on the line in service to this country. In turn, this Administration, in the careless handling of their personal information, does a disservice to veterans," stated Congresswoman Matsui. "As any law enforcement official or id theft victim will tell you, a quick response can prevent further harm. Yet in waiting weeks to notify veterans, this Administration denied these veterans this critical damage control time. Veterans should not have to pay for the government's mistake; the least we can do - in addition to a very sincere apology - is cover the cost for them to monitor their credit."

http://matsui.house.gov/Newsroom.asp?ARTICLE2939=6446

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