News & Legislation

By now the news of the Congressional Super Committee’s failure has probably reached you in some way.  The question remains, “What does this mean for our Veterans?” Unfortunately, with automatic …

Super Committee Failure Leaves Veterans Cuts on the Table Read More »

Former head of Illinois Veterans Affairs, Lt. Col. Tammy Duckworth, finally voiced her concern about the budget being balanced on the backs of veterans. In a recent article “Duckworth fears …

Is Super Committee Eying Veterans Benefits? Read More »

This past month, hundreds of veterans united to tell candidates and incumbents what to expect moving forward. From now on, veterans will not be easily divided and dismissed when it …

Veterans Unite, Candidates’ Feet Finally Held to the Fire Read More »

As a disabled veteran and advocate, I’ve wrestled with those in Washington and the rules they make for nearly a decade. How in the name of all that is holy …

Mad As Hell at Washington, DC? Read More »

Heading to New Orleans? This coming week, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Interagency Council are hosting a special conference. The conference is geared for Veteran Owned and …

Veteran-Owned Businesses March Read More »

Shining the light in dark places, various local news outlets have caused discrimination and bias to be rolled back. Whether it’s the VA Machine or wealthy Americans, veterans have been …

Media Chides Against Anti-Veteran Acts Read More »