Legislative bills
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) recently introduced the Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act (HEAL Act) to address the challenges faced by veterans in accessing medical care due to transportation barriers. The legislation aims to increase reimbursement rates for veterans' travel, eliminate deductibles, and authorize reimbursement for veterans' service organizations
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U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono, John Cornyn, Lisa Murkowski, John Fetterman, Rick Scott, and Adam Schiff have introduced the Restoring the Sanctity of Public Entombments, Cemeteries, and Tributes (RESPECT) Act, a bipartisan effort to reform veterans' burial policy in national cemeteries. The legislation aims to address discrepancies in
Legislative bills
U.S. Senators from across the aisle have joined forces to introduce the Restoring the Sanctity of Public Entombments, Cemeteries, and Tributes (RESPECT) Act, a legislation designed to extend the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) retroactive authority to disinter the remains of veterans from national cemeteries who
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Pilots from Czechoslovakia played a pivotal role in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II, demonstrating unwavering bravery and international cooperation in the face of significant adversity. Today, the legacy of these heroes continues to inspire young generations and serve as a powerful reminder of the importance
Legislative bills
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025, a legislation aimed at maintaining access to life-saving medication for veterans. Introduced by Congressman Steve Womack's (AR-3), the bill would permanently authorize a temporary exemption allowing healthcare professionals to prescribe
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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) has announced the passage of two bipartisan bills through the House of Representatives. The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act and the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act aim to address critical challenges faced by veterans, including educational opportunities and healthcare access. These bills have
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The annual Commemorative Service of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association will be held at the Bendigo RSL on the date of the Battle of Long Tan, marking the bravery and sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand soldiers. The service will honor the 521 Australian soldiers killed
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Wisconsin Dells is set to host a significant entrepreneurial event as Salute the Troops, in partnership with the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) and The Venture Project, will run its next Vetrepreneur Project cohort from October 24-26, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort. This three-day program will feature training, mentorship,
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From August 14 to 20, a group of former African UN peacekeepers will return to Rwanda to retrace their steps during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, where they defied orders to leave and risked their lives to protect civilians. The veterans, including Maj Gen (Rtd) Clayton Boanubah Yaache, Brig
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Israel's latest military escalation in Gaza has sparked unprecedented protests and voices from within the military against the war. Ron Finer, a 26-year-old infantry warrior, recently appeared at an anti-war demonstration in Tel Aviv, criticizing the government's treatment of hostages and soldiers. Finer, who has served
Congressional representatives
Congresswoman Emily Randall of Washington's 6th Congressional District is calling for answers on the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) decision to terminate collective bargaining agreements for its employees. This move has resulted in the loss of over 8,700 veteran-facing employees, including 2,129 registered nurses, 1,
Congressional representatives
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and fellow committee members recently expressed their strong opposition to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decision to terminate collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees. The move, which is seen as a politically motivated attack on VA employees' rights, power, and autonomy, has
