Another measure will fund medical construction of several VA facilities, including one in Boston. As you may know, the VA is establishing a nationwide network of clinics that will allow veterans to receive more frequent and accessible health care while reducing costly hospitalization in more distant VA medical centers. I have been actively involved, in recent months, in the site selection of a new VA clinic in Lynn, and am happy to report that plans are proceeding well and that VA officials are hopeful of having the new facility up and running by March 1998. Conversations with the Veterans Affairs office indicate that the request for a clinic in that area is under consideration. I will keep you informed of its progress.
Veterans have a special place in our society because of the service they gave to their country.
Our government, in return, has an obligation to provide those veterans with any help that they may need, particularly as they grow older. This Congressional office understands the obligation to help with veterans' matters and legislative concerns, and you are invited to contact me or my offices at any time for assistance.