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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 1246   </title>
<shortdesc>URGES-REPLACEMENT DR KATZ</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Kurt M. Granberg</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>     Urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to relieve Dr. Ira Katz of his duties involving mental health issues for the U.S. Veterans Administration and replace him with an official that will provide accurate information on the number and needs of soldiers returning home with physiological trauma and furthermore place a new emphasis on recognition, treatment and care of soldiers suffering from depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>4/29/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kurt M. Granberg</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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