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This week in Congress: State of the Union and the start of military budget planning
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 4.
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Clint Romesha reflects on receiving Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha said when he was told he was selected for the Medal of Honor the first thing he said was “Why me?”
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Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
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This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment — for free
The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge.
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New VA health care rules: Trump overreach or more choice for vets?
Debate over how to expand veterans health care choices connects to larger national fights over the role of government and private-sector partnerships.
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Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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‘I plead with you to look at this very closely,’ retiree tells panel studying health effects of anti-malarial drugs
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is looking at scientific evidence related to long-term effects of anti-malarials, particularly mefloquine.
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Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
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Iraq, Afghanistan vets are split on whether wars were ‘worth it’
The IAVA membership survey also shows continued concerns about veterans suicide prevention efforts and access to mental health care.
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New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead
The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.
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This week in Congress: State of the Union and the start of military budget planning
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 4.
-
Clint Romesha reflects on receiving Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha said when he was told he was selected for the Medal of Honor the first thing he said was “Why me?”
-
Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
-
This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment — for free
The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge.
-
New VA health care rules: Trump overreach or more choice for vets?
Debate over how to expand veterans health care choices connects to larger national fights over the role of government and private-sector partnerships.
-
Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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‘I plead with you to look at this very closely,’ retiree tells panel studying health effects of anti-malarial drugs
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is looking at scientific evidence related to long-term effects of anti-malarials, particularly mefloquine.
-
Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
-
Iraq, Afghanistan vets are split on whether wars were ‘worth it’
The IAVA membership survey also shows continued concerns about veterans suicide prevention efforts and access to mental health care.
-
New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead
The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.
-
This week in Congress: State of the Union and the start of military budget planning
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 4.
-
Clint Romesha reflects on receiving Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha said when he was told he was selected for the Medal of Honor the first thing he said was “Why me?”
-
Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
-
This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment — for free
The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge.
-
New VA health care rules: Trump overreach or more choice for vets?
Debate over how to expand veterans health care choices connects to larger national fights over the role of government and private-sector partnerships.
-
Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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‘I plead with you to look at this very closely,’ retiree tells panel studying health effects of anti-malarial drugs
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is looking at scientific evidence related to long-term effects of anti-malarials, particularly mefloquine.
-
Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
-
Iraq, Afghanistan vets are split on whether wars were ‘worth it’
The IAVA membership survey also shows continued concerns about veterans suicide prevention efforts and access to mental health care.
-
New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead
The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.



