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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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Ch. 197
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(g) The Department of Legislative Services shall provide staff for the Task
Force.
(h) A member of the Task Force:
(1) may not receive compensation AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK
FORCE; but
(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard
State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(i) The Task Force shall study and make recommendations on veterans
issues including:
(1) the efficacy of the services and benefits for veterans to determine
how well the services and benefits help eligible individuals obtain benefits and
whether these are being obtained in a timely manner;
(2) whether there are enough advocate offices to efficiently help all
eligible individuals receive assistance;
(3) the potential impact of the increased number of veterans returning
from military service in recent conflicts on services provided by the State;
(4) what services are provided to veterans, veterans' families and
survivors and what services need to be provided including medical care, hospice care,
and mental health services;
(5) the feasibility of establishing homes for veterans in the
Crownsville Hospital Center and other regions of the State;
(6) the feasibility of establishing regional outreach and advocacy
centers around the State and using existing service centers as outreach and advocacy
centers;
(7) the identification of State and federal benefits and services and
how to make them more comprehensive;
(8) how to improve outreach to women who are eligible to receive
veteran-related benefits; and
(9) any issue regarding benefits and assistance to veterans that the
Task Force determines is necessary.
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