The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) Commission will hold a meeting on December 18, 2003, at the Hotel Washington, Pennsylvania Avenue at 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. and is open to the public.

The purpose of the Commission is to conduct an external assessment of VA's capital asset needs and to assure that stakeholder and beneficiary concerns are fully addressed. The Commission is reviewing and reaching decisions on recommendations in the Draft National CARES Plan. The Commission also takes into consideration recommendations submitted by veterans service organizations, individual veterans, Congress, medical and nursing school affiliates, VA employees, local governments, community groups and others. Following its assessment, the Commission will make specific recommendations to the Secret ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-05-03-30227 Fri, Dec 5 2003 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-05-03-30226 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-05-03-30226 Fri, Dec 5 2003 11:00:00 GMT