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Department Head: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki

historical significance: The department was created to address the growing number of affairs that Veterans were having upon returning home from the war. Year Created: July 21, 1930

2011 Fiscal Year Budget: the Administration requested $125 billion for FY 2011, an increase of $12.2 billion over last year.

Mission Statement:To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.

Core Mission: Memorial services, timely and accurate communication, sound business priciples, evidence based medical practices, equal opportunity programs, compassionate services.