Update from Congressman Bart Gordon

As Congress considers different approaches to reforming our country's health care insurance system, many Middle Tennessee military retirees and veterans have contacted me with questions and concerns. I want to address some of the concerns I have heard.

I believe it is vital we maintain the integrity and primary purpose of the TRICARE and VA health systems. The recently proposed House health care insurance reform bill does not include language that would change these systems or incorporate them into a national system. Likewise, there are no proposals to tax the health benefits provided through TRICARE or the VA. I want you to know I will continue to insist that our nation's military retirees and veterans continue to get the benefits they've rightfully earned.

We currently spend one out of every six dollars in the United States on health care. Health care costs are increasing at twice the rate of inflation. If we do nothing, these costs will continue to spiral out of control and fewer and fewer people will be able to afford health insurance. We need to address this problem but we need to take the time to get it right. I am committed to doing just that.

July Chapter Meeting

Our July Chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, at Bluegrass Country Club in Hendersonville, TN. We will meet at 6:00 PM and have dinner at 6:30 PM. The cost of the meal will be $24.00 per person.

Menu

Garden Salad
Grilled Sirloin w/ Jack Daniels Bourbon Sauce
Green Beans Almandine
Twice Baked Potatoes
Crème Brule
Rolls
Tea and Coffee

Our speaker for July will be the Honorable Curtis M. Lincoln. Judge Lincoln has presided in the Hendersonville City Court for the past 15 years. He has been a lawyer for 42 years and has been very active in the community.