The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed plans to open 31 new outpatient clinics in 16 states over the next two years. New clinics will be established in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Vermont. The new clinics will become operational in by the end of 2010 with some facilities opening in 2009. Communities and their veterans will be informed of milestones in the creation of the new clinics as they occur. To read more and access the full press release, click here.