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- Veterans to receive COLA increase in 2013:
- A heartwarming story about a Marine coming to the aid of a young boy during a triathlon:
- Have you been experiencing problems with VA’s call centers? Please tell us about your experience, and specifically let us know how can VA improve the call center experience for you.
- Basil L. Plumley, a veteran of 3 wars whose life was made famous by the movie "We Were Soldiers," has died. We are saddened to hear about the passing of such a legendary individual - his service to this nation represents the very best of America.
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs remains under the microscope as more details of excessive conference spending is brought to light.
- Please take a few moments to share this important study with fellow veterans and families. To learn more, click here:
- Chairman Jeff Miller and Senator Richard Burr called on VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to remove VA Chief of Staff, John Gingrich from his position due to his involvement in VA’s conference scandal.
- Quadruple Amputee, Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, returns home to Michigan to a hero’s welcome:
- A veteran and an active duty servicemember share a touching moment:
- 52 Medal of Honor Recipients gathered this past week to remember the lives of their fallen brothers.
- Stars and Stripes legendary photographer Gus Schuettler died yesterday. Below is an article on his passing accompanied by an incredible photo album of his impressive work over the past half century:
- Just how much money has VA spent on conferences over the past 4 years? Check out this graph to find the answer. http://veterans.house.gov/va-conference-expenditures-under-investigation
- At 10 AM The American Legion National Headquarters will present their legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. You can watch live at:
- Chairman Jeff Miller went on CNN Radio to talk about VA's conference expenditures. The interview starts at 4m10s:
- Tomorrow, The American Legion National Headquarters will testify in front of a Joint House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to deliver their legislative priorities for the upcoming year. You can watch live at 10AM:
- Lavish conference spending by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leads to the resignation of a high ranking department official:
- VA needs to take accountability for out of control conference spending:
- This week, Chairman Jeff Miller wrote an op-ed for TIME about the growing problem of veteran suicide and what we can do to stop this very serious epidemic:
- VRAP remains in high demand by veterans between the ages of 35-60:
- On November 11, 2012, U.S.M.C. veteran Sergeant John Brendan O'Toole will run across America to raise money for three organizations that support America's veterans; Give an Hour, Team Red, White & Blue, and the USO. Please watch this awesome promotional video done by The Run for Veterans in preparation for their trip across America.
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