Posts tagged with ‘Congress’

  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Feb. 10

    By on February 10, 2015

    Embattled VA added to federal “high-risk” list (The Fiscal Times) After a year of scandal at the Veterans Affairs...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Feb. 9

    By on February 9, 2015

    Congress acts on veterans suicides (The New York Times) Editorial: Republicans and Democrats in Congress have found something meaningful...

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  • Veterans GOODNEWS for Feb. 5

    By on February 5, 2015

    Bill aims to help veterans heal through farming (WBNG-Binghamton, N.Y.) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture funds will allow Cornell University...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Feb. 2

    By on February 2, 2015

    Senate takes up bill to lower suicide rates among veterans (Associated Press) A bill aimed at reducing a suicide...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans update for Jan. 29

    By on January 29, 2015

    Senate bill: Veterans won’t trigger employer health law coverage (Stars & Stripes) A Senate committee voted unanimously Wednesday to...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Jan. 28

    By on January 28, 2015

    Independent panel proposes changes to military pensions (The Wall Street Journal) A special commission looking for ways to revamp...

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  • Veterans GOODNEWS for Jan. 26

    By on January 26, 2015

    Senators introduce ‘Veterans to Paramedics Transition Act’ (Oil City) U.S. Senators Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) renewed...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Jan. 16

    By on January 16, 2015

    Lawmakers vow to keep a close watch on Veterans Affairs programs, spending (The Wall Street Journal) Key members of...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Jan. 15

    By on January 15, 2015

    Detailed study confirms high suicide rate among recent veterans (Los Angeles Times) Recent veterans have committed suicide at a...

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  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Jan. 14

    By on January 14, 2015

    Veteran fights for $250,000 in benefits for Agent Orange-caused condition (NBC-San Diego) Frustrated and fed-up, Vietnam veteran Don Rabush...

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