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Aug. 9, 2017
Senators Applaud House Passage of Sweeping Reforms to Overhaul VA Appeals Process
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Aug. 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran' Claims
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Bill to Address Veterans Choice Program Funding Shortfall
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Aug. 1, 2017
Bipartisan Blumenthal Bill to Modernize VA Appeals Process Passes Senate
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
July 26, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
July 25, 2017
Courtney Touts Update To The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill As Win For Veterans
Rep. Joe Courtney
July 13, 2017
Murphy's "Honor Our Commitment Act' Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 12, 2017
Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Reform Military Discharge Process, Aid Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delayed Veterans Choice Program Payments and Adverse Credit Actions Harming America's Heroes
Rep. Jim Himes, ...
June 30, 2017
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Education Benefits
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 28, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Veterans' Affairs Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
June 28, 2017
Durbin, Murphy Bill Will Meet Demand For High Quality Prosthetic Care For Veterans
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
June 27, 2017
Tester and Senate Veterans Affairs' Committee Members Highlight Impact of Senate Health Care Plan on Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 27, 2017
Murphy Calls for Passage of His "Honor Our Commitment Act' after Va Announces Limited Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other Than Honorable Discharges
Sen. Chris Murphy
June 22, 2017
Letter to the Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of US Department of Defense - Department of Defense Treatment of Service Members Mental Health Conditions
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
June 16, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal Helping to Lead Legislation to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 13, 2017
Courtney Praises Passage Of Bipartisan VA Accountability Package
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Proposal to Cut Unemployment Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
June 7, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of VA Accountability Measure
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 30, 2017
Duckworth, Collins & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventive Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 26, 2017
Letter to President Donald Trump, Director Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - America's Veterans Deserve Better Than Trump Budget
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 25, 2017
Cotton, Graham, Blumenthal & Markey Introduce Bill to Increase Pensions for Medal of Honor Recipients
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 18, 2017
Blumenthal, Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventative Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 17, 2017
Murphy Calls for Passage of His "Honor Our Commitment Act' in the Wake of Alarming Gao Report
Sen. Chris Murphy
May 9, 2017
Duckworth, Tester, Nelson & Blumenthal Highlight Trumpcare's Devastating Tax Hikes on Millions of Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 2, 2017
Isakson, Blumenthal Announce Bill to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 2, 2017
Bost, Esty Lead Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Appeals Modernization Legislation
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 27, 2017
Hearing of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murphy, Hearing on Preventing Veteran Suicide
Sen. Chris Murphy
April 12, 2017
DeLauro Statement on Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fisher House Connecticut
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 4, 2017
Murphy Applauds Extension of Veterans Choice Program
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon.Charlie Dent, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Federal Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
March 24, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 23, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 22, 2017
Bennet, Murphy, Tester Introduce Bill to Provide Mental Health Services for Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Discharges
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 16, 2017
Letter to the Honorable David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Coprs - Provide Trauma Services for Victims of Military Sexual Harassment
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 10, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Renew Bipartisan Push to Expand Veteran Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin - Regarding Mental Health Services For Other-Than-Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 8, 2017
Murphy Welcomes Shulkin Reversal on Providing Care to Other-Than-Honorable Discharged Service Members & Plans to Introduce Bill to Clairfy Law
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 7, 2017
McCain Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Continue the Veterans Choice Program
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Megan Brennan - Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 16, 2017
Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish "Gold Star" Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Lift Hiring Freeze On VA and Exempt Veterans Seeking Federal Employment
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal Join 53 Members of Congress to Demand Trump Exempt Entire VA From Hiring Freeze
Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 25, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Exempt Entire VA from Hiring Freeze
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 18, 2017
NEWS: Veterans with Service-Connected Injuries Eligible for IVF Services Starting Tomorrow
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 13, 2017
Courtney Announces More Than $2.2 Million Saved For Constituents In 2016
Rep. Joe Courtney
Jan. 11, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of David Shulkin to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Jan. 9, 2017
Letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump - Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Date
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Politician
Aug. 9, 2017
Senators Applaud House Passage of Sweeping Reforms to Overhaul VA Appeals Process
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Aug. 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran' Claims
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Bill to Address Veterans Choice Program Funding Shortfall
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Aug. 1, 2017
Bipartisan Blumenthal Bill to Modernize VA Appeals Process Passes Senate
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
July 26, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
July 25, 2017
Courtney Touts Update To The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill As Win For Veterans
Rep.Joe Courtney
July 13, 2017
Murphy's "Honor Our Commitment Act' Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 12, 2017
Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Reform Military Discharge Process, Aid Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delayed Veterans Choice Program Payments and Adverse Credit Actions Harming America's Heroes
Rep.Jim Himes, ...
June 30, 2017
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Education Benefits
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 28, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Veterans' Affairs Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
June 28, 2017
Durbin, Murphy Bill Will Meet Demand For High Quality Prosthetic Care For Veterans
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 27, 2017
Tester and Senate Veterans Affairs' Committee Members Highlight Impact of Senate Health Care Plan on Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 27, 2017
Murphy Calls for Passage of His "Honor Our Commitment Act' after Va Announces Limited Mental Health Care for Veterans with Other Than Honorable Discharges
Sen.Chris Murphy
June 22, 2017
Letter to the Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of US Department of Defense - Department of Defense Treatment of Service Members Mental Health Conditions
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
June 16, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal Helping to Lead Legislation to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 13, 2017
Courtney Praises Passage Of Bipartisan VA Accountability Package
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Proposal to Cut Unemployment Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
June 7, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of VA Accountability Measure
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 30, 2017
Duckworth, Collins & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventive Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 26, 2017
Letter to President Donald Trump, Director Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - America's Veterans Deserve Better Than Trump Budget
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 25, 2017
Cotton, Graham, Blumenthal & Markey Introduce Bill to Increase Pensions for Medal of Honor Recipients
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 18, 2017
Blumenthal, Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventative Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 17, 2017
Murphy Calls for Passage of His "Honor Our Commitment Act' in the Wake of Alarming Gao Report
Sen.Chris Murphy
May 9, 2017
Duckworth, Tester, Nelson & Blumenthal Highlight Trumpcare's Devastating Tax Hikes on Millions of Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 2, 2017
Isakson, Blumenthal Announce Bill to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 2, 2017
Bost, Esty Lead Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Appeals Modernization Legislation
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 27, 2017
Hearing of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murphy, Hearing on Preventing Veteran Suicide
Sen.Chris Murphy
April 12, 2017
DeLauro Statement on Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fisher House Connecticut
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 4, 2017
Murphy Applauds Extension of Veterans Choice Program
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon.Charlie Dent, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Federal Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
March 24, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 23, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 22, 2017
Bennet, Murphy, Tester Introduce Bill to Provide Mental Health Services for Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Discharges
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 16, 2017
Letter to the Honorable David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Coprs - Provide Trauma Services for Victims of Military Sexual Harassment
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 10, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Renew Bipartisan Push to Expand Veteran Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin - Regarding Mental Health Services For Other-Than-Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 8, 2017
Murphy Welcomes Shulkin Reversal on Providing Care to Other-Than-Honorable Discharged Service Members & Plans to Introduce Bill to Clairfy Law
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 7, 2017
McCain Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Continue the Veterans Choice Program
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Megan Brennan - Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 16, 2017
Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish "Gold Star" Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Lift Hiring Freeze On VA and Exempt Veterans Seeking Federal Employment
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Murphy, Blumenthal Join 53 Members of Congress to Demand Trump Exempt Entire VA From Hiring Freeze
Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 25, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Exempt Entire VA from Hiring Freeze
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 18, 2017
NEWS: Veterans with Service-Connected Injuries Eligible for IVF Services Starting Tomorrow
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 13, 2017
Courtney Announces More Than $2.2 Million Saved For Constituents In 2016
Rep.Joe Courtney
Jan. 11, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of David Shulkin to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Jan. 9, 2017
Letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump - Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
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