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March 6, 2018 Schakowsky Statement On Va Privatization Efforts Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 6, 2018 Cassidy: VA Not Putting Organ Transplant Patients First Sen. Bill Cassidy
March 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Curbelo, South Florida Delegation Urge VA Committee to Launch Immediate Investigation into Inaccurate Testing at Miami VA Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, ...
March 5, 2018 Iraq War Veteran Rep. Gallego calls on President Trump to Fire Officials Pushing Privatization Agenda at the VA Sen. Ruben Gallego
March 2, 2018 VA Fails to Complete Necessary License Review to Protect Veterans by Deadline Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 1, 2018 Senate Passes Banks' Veterans Bill, Legislation Heads to President's Desk Sen. Jim Banks
Feb. 28, 2018 Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Secure Veterans' Access to Life-Saving Transplant Surgeries Sen. Bill Cassidy
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Gov. Rauner and his Administration appeared more concerned about saving face than saving our veterans in the midst of a Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Three years later, IVH Quincy STILL awaits action from him to solve this public health crisis. Unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2018 Letter to Secretary Shulkin, VA - Washington, DC Medical Center Issues Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Protect Dreamers In The Military And Bring Deported Veterans Home Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard back from the VA and it plans to offer additional expert consultation and advice to Illinois state officials about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Gov. Rauner should accept its offer to help keep our veterans safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2018 Latta Authors Bill To Improve Access To Cancer Treatment For Veterans Rep. Bob Latta
Feb. 27, 2018 Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Protect Veterans Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 27, 2018 House and Senate Veteran's Affairs Committees to Hold Joint Hearing With Veteran's Service Organizations Rep. Jack Bergman
Feb. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of VA - Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Feb. 22, 2018 Durbin Statement On California State Approving Agency Denying Ashford University's Application For Approval Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2018 Rep. Vargas Helps Ease IRS Burdens on Veterans Rep. Juan Vargas
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @MyCalVet denied Ashford University's bid for approval in California -- needed to continue participating in the GI Bill program. The VA must now move to stop the flow of GI Bill funds to this predatory #4profit college." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "We need complete transparency from Gov. Rauner about why these cases continue to impact IVH Quincy & where they are occurring. He knows @SenDuckworth & I are here to help, but first we need a plan of action & answers as to why recently released proposals were ignored for years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to visit Shoreline's Compass Veterans Center today & see their efforts to ensure our veterans have the resources they need to feel safe and get back on track--it's the least we can do to honor their sacrifice." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Last month, Gov. Rauner stated his goal of "zero instances of Legionella infection" at IVH Quincy, yet this is the 4th confirmed case in the past two weeks. It's completely unacceptable, and decisive action to protect veterans and staff at IVH Quincy is beyond overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2018 Congress Passes Bipartisan Cartwright-Warren Legislation to Protect Veterans from Financial Scams Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Coffman, Bilirakis, Peters, Kuster Introduce the "VA Community Care Enhancement Act' Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Protect Veterans from Financial Scams Heads to President's Desk Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 16, 2018 Letter to Dr. Shah - Additional Information On The Latest Three Cases Of Legionnaires' At IVH Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen and Hassan to Support State and Local Veterans Treatment Courts Passes U.S. Senate Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Barr's Legislation to Rename Lexington VA Facilities Passes House and Senate Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Schatz, Murkowski Renew Call for Full Benefits Owed to Filipino WWII Veterans Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Murkowski, Schatz Renew Call for Full Benefits Owed to Filipino WWII Veterans Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Feb. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Chairman - Request Follows IG Report on VA Secretary Shulkin Trip to Europe Sen. Peter Welch, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Letter to Dr. Schuchat - Take Greater Leadership Role In Mitigating Legionnaires' Disease At IVH Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2018 Capito, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Ensure Service Member Death Benefits During Government Shutdowns Sen. Shelley Capito
Feb. 15, 2018 Congressman Gonzalez Convenes Veteran Service Organization and Members of Congress to Discuss Deported Veterans Legislation Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on IG Report on VA Secretary's Travel Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 13, 2018 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans from Predatory Home Lending Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 13, 2018 Letter to Daniel Smith, Acting Director of the National Park Service - Esty, Blumenthal, Murphy Seek Stay of Deportation for Kris and Tony Huang Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018 Congressman Carter Announces Veterans History Project Rep. John Carter
Feb. 13, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2018 Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen. Mazie Hirono
Feb. 9, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Our budget will also finally fund the opioid fight. @warsnotover, my #SOTU guest, is the mother of a veteran who became hooked on opioids in the depths of PTSD, who waited 16 mos for his 1st appointment at the VA but died from an overdose two wks before he could get treatment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2018 Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Feb. 8, 2018 DoD Implements Boozman Plan to Refund Combat-Injured Veterans Sen. John Boozman
Feb. 8, 2018 Warren, Esty, Ernst, Coffman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Letter to David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Booker, Menendez, Senators Urge Shulkin to Address Impacts of Pension and Disability Recoupment On Reentry of Incarcerated Veterans Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Date Title Politician
March 6, 2018 Schakowsky Statement On Va Privatization Efforts Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 6, 2018 Cassidy: VA Not Putting Organ Transplant Patients First Sen.Bill Cassidy
March 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Curbelo, South Florida Delegation Urge VA Committee to Launch Immediate Investigation into Inaccurate Testing at Miami VA Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart, ...
March 5, 2018 Iraq War Veteran Rep. Gallego calls on President Trump to Fire Officials Pushing Privatization Agenda at the VA Sen.Ruben Gallego
March 2, 2018 VA Fails to Complete Necessary License Review to Protect Veterans by Deadline Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 1, 2018 Senate Passes Banks' Veterans Bill, Legislation Heads to President's Desk Sen.Jim Banks
Feb. 28, 2018 Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Secure Veterans' Access to Life-Saving Transplant Surgeries Sen.Bill Cassidy
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Gov. Rauner and his Administration appeared more concerned about saving face than saving our veterans in the midst of a Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Three years later, IVH Quincy STILL awaits action from him to solve this public health crisis. Unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2018 Letter to Secretary Shulkin, VA - Washington, DC Medical Center Issues Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Protect Dreamers In The Military And Bring Deported Veterans Home Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard back from the VA and it plans to offer additional expert consultation and advice to Illinois state officials about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Gov. Rauner should accept its offer to help keep our veterans safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2018 Latta Authors Bill To Improve Access To Cancer Treatment For Veterans Rep.Bob Latta
Feb. 27, 2018 Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Protect Veterans Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 27, 2018 House and Senate Veteran's Affairs Committees to Hold Joint Hearing With Veteran's Service Organizations Rep.Jack Bergman
Feb. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of VA - Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Feb. 22, 2018 Durbin Statement On California State Approving Agency Denying Ashford University's Application For Approval Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2018 Rep. Vargas Helps Ease IRS Burdens on Veterans Rep.Juan Vargas
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @MyCalVet denied Ashford University's bid for approval in California -- needed to continue participating in the GI Bill program. The VA must now move to stop the flow of GI Bill funds to this predatory #4profit college." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "We need complete transparency from Gov. Rauner about why these cases continue to impact IVH Quincy & where they are occurring. He knows @SenDuckworth & I are here to help, but first we need a plan of action & answers as to why recently released proposals were ignored for years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to visit Shoreline's Compass Veterans Center today & see their efforts to ensure our veterans have the resources they need to feel safe and get back on track--it's the least we can do to honor their sacrifice." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Last month, Gov. Rauner stated his goal of "zero instances of Legionella infection" at IVH Quincy, yet this is the 4th confirmed case in the past two weeks. It's completely unacceptable, and decisive action to protect veterans and staff at IVH Quincy is beyond overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2018 Congress Passes Bipartisan Cartwright-Warren Legislation to Protect Veterans from Financial Scams Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Coffman, Bilirakis, Peters, Kuster Introduce the "VA Community Care Enhancement Act' Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Protect Veterans from Financial Scams Heads to President's Desk Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 16, 2018 Letter to Dr. Shah - Additional Information On The Latest Three Cases Of Legionnaires' At IVH Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2018 Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen and Hassan to Support State and Local Veterans Treatment Courts Passes U.S. Senate Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Barr's Legislation to Rename Lexington VA Facilities Passes House and Senate Rep.Andy Barr, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Schatz, Murkowski Renew Call for Full Benefits Owed to Filipino WWII Veterans Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Murkowski, Schatz Renew Call for Full Benefits Owed to Filipino WWII Veterans Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Feb. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Chairman - Request Follows IG Report on VA Secretary Shulkin Trip to Europe Sen.Peter Welch, ...
Feb. 15, 2018 Letter to Dr. Schuchat - Take Greater Leadership Role In Mitigating Legionnaires' Disease At IVH Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2018 Capito, Manchin Introduce Legislation to Ensure Service Member Death Benefits During Government Shutdowns Sen.Shelley Capito
Feb. 15, 2018 Congressman Gonzalez Convenes Veteran Service Organization and Members of Congress to Discuss Deported Veterans Legislation Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on IG Report on VA Secretary's Travel Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 13, 2018 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans from Predatory Home Lending Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 13, 2018 Letter to Daniel Smith, Acting Director of the National Park Service - Esty, Blumenthal, Murphy Seek Stay of Deportation for Kris and Tony Huang Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018 Congressman Carter Announces Veterans History Project Rep.John Carter
Feb. 13, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2018 Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen.Mazie Hirono
Feb. 9, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Our budget will also finally fund the opioid fight. @warsnotover, my #SOTU guest, is the mother of a veteran who became hooked on opioids in the depths of PTSD, who waited 16 mos for his 1st appointment at the VA but died from an overdose two wks before he could get treatment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2018 Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Feb. 8, 2018 DoD Implements Boozman Plan to Refund Combat-Injured Veterans Sen.John Boozman
Feb. 8, 2018 Warren, Esty, Ernst, Coffman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Letter to David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Booker, Menendez, Senators Urge Shulkin to Address Impacts of Pension and Disability Recoupment On Reentry of Incarcerated Veterans Sen.Cory Booker, ...
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