| One Page Summary of Objectives |
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Background:
VA-Affiliated Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) and
National Association of Veterans Research and Education Corporations (NAVREF)
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Tab 2 |
S. 2926 As Introduced
Introductory Statement by Senator Akaka, Chairman, Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
NAVREF Testimony before the May 21, 2008, Hearing of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
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Tab 3A
Tab 3B
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| Existing NPC Authorizing Statute - 38 U.S.C. §§7361-7368 with Changes Promulgated by S. 2926 Shown Using Tracking |
Tab 4 |
| S. 2926 Changes Accepted |
Tab 5 |
| Existing NPC Authorizing Statute - 38 U.S.C. §§7361-7368 |
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| Index of Main Objectives of S. 2926 and Applicable Sections |
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| Clause-by-Clause Comparison of the Existing NPC Authorizing Statute and S. 2926 with the Rationale for Each Change (Table) |
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Excerpts from 1995 and 2005 Congressional Research Service
Reports - Hybrid Organizations with Both Government and Private Sector Legal Characteristics
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| House Report 100-373 (accompanying HR 3449) |
Tab 10 |
| VHA Directive 2003-031 -
Establishment of a Facility Human Protections Program |
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| Excerpt from IG Report 03-00966-73
The Corporations exist solely to facilitate research projects and education activities. |
Tab 12 |
| IRS Sample Conflict of Interest Policy |
Tab 13 |
| 38 U.S.C. §8154 Exchange of Medical Information |
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