| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Make Sure Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Senate Passes Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Young Calls on VA to Help Counteract Impacts of Loneliness and Social Isolation on Veterans
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Sen. Todd Young
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| April 21, 2020
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Congressman Biggs Introduces the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
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Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Pappas Introduces Legislation to Protect NH Veterans Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Chris Pappas
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| April 21, 2020
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In Honor of James Belmont
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Rep. Andy Barr
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| April 20, 2020
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Social Security, Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries Must Act Now to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Postpone Changes to Disability Claims Process
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senators Push Veterans Affairs Secretary for Information on Personal Protective Equipment for Employees Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Veterans Will Automatically Receive Coronavirus Financial Assistance Without Having to File Tax Returns
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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After Senator King Seeks Relief for Veterans, IRS Announces They Will Automatically Receive Direct Stimulus Payments
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 17, 2020
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Hoeven: Treasury Working With VA To Send Out CARES Act Payments To Veterans Automatically
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 17, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Veterans Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 17, 2020
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Daines: Montana Veterans Will Now Receive Direct Checks Automatically
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 17, 2020
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Following Calls from Senators Shaheen, Hassan and Colleagues, Veterans Receiving VA Benefits Will Automatically Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Postpones Vietnam War Veteran Pinning Ceremony Originally Scheduled for April 19 Due to COVID-19
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 17, 2020
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Following Calls from Chairman Moran & Ranking Member Tester, Eligible Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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After Push from Stabenow & Peters, Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Takano, Neal Applaud Decision to Automatically Issue COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Vulnerable Veterans
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We pushed the Trump administration to make this move. This means that low-income veterans receiving VA benefits will automatically receive their stimulus payments, without requiring them to file with the IRS."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Strengthen New Hampshire Veterans' Access to Telehealth Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Mass. Lawmakers Urge VA to Allow its Health Providers to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veteran Patients During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Rep. Barr Introduces Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act
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Rep. Andy Barr
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Chairman Takano Interviews APA Clinical Psychologist -- Discusses Resources to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety Among Veterans Throughout the Pandemic
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Urges VA to Reconsider Limitations on Veteran Representation in Disability Claims
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Gottheimer, Pascrell Praise Urgent Aid to Veterans Homes
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress"
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Rep. Mike Levin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Urging From Booker, Brown, Hassan, Bennet, IRS Heeds Call To Ensure SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Takano Calls On Treasury and IRS to Automatically Distribute Stimulus Checks to the Most Vulnerable Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues to Treasury: Give Veterans Swift Financial Relief
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Chairman Takano Statement on Hearing Postponement: "Despite this, our critical oversight and legislative work will continue."
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Kelly and Kind Urge Treasury to Automatically Issue Stimulus Checks to Veterans Receiving VA Pensions
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Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| April 4, 2020
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Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Ryan Lilly, MPA for the Veterans Integrated Service Network - Warren, Markey, Neal, Pressley Address Disturbing Reports of Veteran Deaths at Massachusetts Soldiers' Homes
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Many of the 600,000 veterans living in IL are over the age of 65, making them particularly susceptible to #COVID19. Today I spoke with the directors of the @DeptVetAffairs Medical Centers in IL to make sure they have what they need to care for patients and protect employees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois VA Medical Facility Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Sens. Moran, Tester Call on VA to Ensure All Veterans Receive CARES Act Relief Money
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
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Rep. Jason Crow
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| April 1, 2020
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House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 1, 2020
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Congressman Kim Calls on Administration to Help Veterans, Seniors Collect Direct Relief Payments
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| April 1, 2020
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Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - As Effects Of COVID-19 Grow Tester & Moran Press VA To Waive Deadlines For Veterans Applying For Benefits
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Neal Statement Following Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers' Home
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| March 31, 2020
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Peters Bipartisan Bill to Expand Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities Signed into Law
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Casey Bill to Ensure VA Website Accessibility Passes Senate
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 29, 2020
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Hoeven Statement On Vietnam Veterans Day
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 28, 2020
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Steube Cosponsors Bill to Designate March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day"
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Rep. Greg Steube
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| March 27, 2020
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Historic Coronavirus Legislation that Puts Families and Workers First Passes House
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| March 26, 2020
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Senators Moran, Casey Applaud Senate Passage of VA Website Accessibility Act
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Chairman Moran Statement on Senate's Passage of Phase III Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| March 25, 2020
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Local Women Veteran Network Honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| March 25, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Supports Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act, Assisting Student Veterans During the Covid-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| March 24, 2020
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Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| March 23, 2020
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Release: Reps. Khanna, Cisneros, Hurd, and Cook Introduce Legislation to Add Spanish Language Services for Veterans and Their Survivors
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Rep. Ro Khanna
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