The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily suspended the collection of debts from nearly 40,000 low-income veterans and their survivors who have been receiving federal pensions. This pause […]
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In a significant bipartisan achievement, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) have garnered unanimous support in the Senate for their joint legislation aimed at simplifying veterans’ access
The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step by approving a bill that includes a groundbreaking provision allowing doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue medical marijuana
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Legal Battle Aims to Secure VA Benefits for Veterans with Less Than Honorable Discharges Two prominent veteran service organizations, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) and Swords to Plowshares,
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In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist with reported mental health symptoms allegedly killed 18 people, the U.S. Senate approved an amendment
Senate Passes Amendment Impacting Gun Background Checks for Veterans Read More »
Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was recently elected as the Speaker of the House after weeks of GOP deliberation. This article provides an in-depth look at his voting history
New House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Voting Record on Veteran and Military Issues Read More »
Identity theft scam preying on U.S. military veterans prompts a federal judge’s alert in the ongoing $6 billion 3M earplug lawsuit settlement. A federal judge has issued a stern warning
Warning: Identity Theft Scam Targets Veterans in 3M Earplug Settlement Case Read More »
The University of Iowa is taking proactive steps to support its student veterans who often grapple with the challenging transition from military life to college. Recognizing the unique mental health
University of Iowa Addresses Mental Health Needs of Student Veterans Read More »
