New Fisher House for Dallas:

Feb. 2, 2007

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Construction begins this year on a new Fisher House for the VA Medical Center in Dallas, according to a VA release. Sponsored by the Fisher Foundation, the house will provide free lodging for relatives of wounded veterans undergoing treatment at the center.

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