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Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes for Improved Mental Health Services in Minneapolis VA Hospital Rep. Angie Craig
Feb. 27, 2020 Reps. Green and Lynch Introduce Bill Holding DOD and VA Accountable for Veterans' Toxic Exposure Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @USPS is an invaluable asset to Illinois, employing veterans & keeping small businesses running. Happy to work with the United Postmasters & Managers of America to ensure USPS is protected from privatization & able to keep its competitive advantage with 6-day delivery service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Beatty Backed Bill to Help Homeless Veterans Passes House Rep. Joyce Beatty
Feb. 26, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Resolution Honoring Disabled American Veterans Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Bergman's Bill to Protect Veterans' Small Businesses Passes House Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Hill Awards Golden Fleece to the Defense Department for Giving Nearly One Billion Dollars' Worth of Contracts to Vendors Who Didn't Meet Proper Requirements Rep. James Hill
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Rep. Joe Neguse
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Panetta Legislation for Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Unanimously Passes the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Senator Hassan Calls for Answers from VA on Claims Backlog Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Sen. Andy Kim
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Peters Supports Bipartisan Bills Passed by House to Help American Veterans Rep. Scott Peters
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Rep. Tom McClintock
Feb. 25, 2020 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Rep. Johnson celebrates U.S. Service Academy nominations, honors veterans Rep. Hank Johnson
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is a giveaway to her friends in the #4profit college industry at the expense of defrauded students & veterans. The Senate must overturn DeVos' disastrous new rule. It's time we put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Va Reporting Transparency Act Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov. Pritzker's administration has been transparent & responsive to the threat of Legionnaires' cases at State Veterans' Homes. Today, @SenDuckworth & I received an update on the veterans' homes in Manteno and Quincy from @ILVetsAffairs Director Linda Chipa LaVia." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 Rep. Jack Bergman
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Call for Investigation into VA's Handling of Sexual Assault Report at DC VA Medical Center Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembers Leasing Relief Expansion Act of 2019 Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 25, 2020 Senator Collins Calls on VA to Fix Flaw That Can Lengthen Response Time to Reach Veterans in Crisis Sen. Susan Collins
Feb. 25, 2020 Roe, Takano Recognize DAV for 100 Years of Service Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Director Of Veterans Affairs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Gottheimer Presents WWII Navy Veteran And Fifth District Native With Long Overdue Military Service Medals Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heroes like our Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised I stood with Vietnam veterans at Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services to say: OMB must stop blocking over 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 At Michigan Events, Peters Discusses Efforts to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Sen. Gary Peters
Feb. 21, 2020 Tester, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Wants Answers On Veterans Affairs Rules That Ultimately Lead To Constituent's Death Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Minnesota House Delegation sends letter to VA for improved rural access to Readjustment Counseling Services Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 In full-court push & standing with Long Island Vietnam Vets, Schumer will demand Feds once-and-for-all approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering from Agent-Orange linked sicknesses; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam Vets--many on LI--fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for Agent Orange benefits, tooin full-court push & standing with Long Island Vietnam Vets, Schumer will demand Feds once-and-for-all approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering from Agent-Oran Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised. OMB must immediately stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need. I'm speaking out with Vietnam veterans and families at VFW Post 5253 in Albertson, NY." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Soto Thanks Veterans on Valentine's Day, Delivers Cards to VA Medical Center Rep. Darren Soto
Feb. 19, 2020 Congressman Al Green Salutes Veteran Patients at Houston's VA Hospital During District Work Period Rep. Al Green
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 McBath Delivers Thousands of Valentines for Veterans Rep. Lucy McBath
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with Vietnam veterans and families in Utica at the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center. Because the Office of Management & Budget must stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need and were promised." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin's Borrower Defense Rule sends a clear message to predatory, for-profit colleges: You can cheat students, and get away with it. We'll force a vote to fight for students and veterans, and put Republicans on record. Will they stand with students and veterans?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand with Vietnam veterans at the Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany. We're fighting to make sure President Trump & his administration stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need and were promised." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's #DailyLie: President Trump tells everyone over and over that he fights for health care for our veterans. If that's true, why is his administration blocking the health care these more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans need?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Gottheimer, Tedesco Announce Fix To Immediately Allow VA Health Care Referrals To Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Launches Series to Cut Government Waste Sen. Ted Budd
Date Title Politician
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes for Improved Mental Health Services in Minneapolis VA Hospital Rep.Angie Craig
Feb. 27, 2020 Reps. Green and Lynch Introduce Bill Holding DOD and VA Accountable for Veterans' Toxic Exposure Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @USPS is an invaluable asset to Illinois, employing veterans & keeping small businesses running. Happy to work with the United Postmasters & Managers of America to ensure USPS is protected from privatization & able to keep its competitive advantage with 6-day delivery service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Beatty Backed Bill to Help Homeless Veterans Passes House Rep.Joyce Beatty
Feb. 26, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Resolution Honoring Disabled American Veterans Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Bergman's Bill to Protect Veterans' Small Businesses Passes House Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Hill Awards Golden Fleece to the Defense Department for Giving Nearly One Billion Dollars' Worth of Contracts to Vendors Who Didn't Meet Proper Requirements Rep.James Hill
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Rep.Joe Neguse
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Panetta Legislation for Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Unanimously Passes the U.S. House of Representatives Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Senator Hassan Calls for Answers from VA on Claims Backlog Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Sen.Andy Kim
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Peters Supports Bipartisan Bills Passed by House to Help American Veterans Rep.Scott Peters
Feb. 26, 2020 Gold Star Mothers Families National Monument Extension Act Rep.Tom McClintock
Feb. 25, 2020 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Rep. Johnson celebrates U.S. Service Academy nominations, honors veterans Rep.Hank Johnson
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is a giveaway to her friends in the #4profit college industry at the expense of defrauded students & veterans. The Senate must overturn DeVos' disastrous new rule. It's time we put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Va Reporting Transparency Act Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov. Pritzker's administration has been transparent & responsive to the threat of Legionnaires' cases at State Veterans' Homes. Today, @SenDuckworth & I received an update on the veterans' homes in Manteno and Quincy from @ILVetsAffairs Director Linda Chipa LaVia." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 Rep.Jack Bergman
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Call for Investigation into VA's Handling of Sexual Assault Report at DC VA Medical Center Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembers Leasing Relief Expansion Act of 2019 Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 25, 2020 Senator Collins Calls on VA to Fix Flaw That Can Lengthen Response Time to Reach Veterans in Crisis Sen.Susan Collins
Feb. 25, 2020 Roe, Takano Recognize DAV for 100 Years of Service Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Director Of Veterans Affairs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Gottheimer Presents WWII Navy Veteran And Fifth District Native With Long Overdue Military Service Medals Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heroes like our Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised I stood with Vietnam veterans at Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services to say: OMB must stop blocking over 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 At Michigan Events, Peters Discusses Efforts to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Sen.Gary Peters
Feb. 21, 2020 Tester, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Wants Answers On Veterans Affairs Rules That Ultimately Lead To Constituent's Death Rep.Jeff Van Drew
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Minnesota House Delegation sends letter to VA for improved rural access to Readjustment Counseling Services Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 In full-court push & standing with Long Island Vietnam Vets, Schumer will demand Feds once-and-for-all approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering from Agent-Orange linked sicknesses; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam Vets--many on LI--fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for Agent Orange benefits, tooin full-court push & standing with Long Island Vietnam Vets, Schumer will demand Feds once-and-for-all approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering from Agent-Oran Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised. OMB must immediately stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need. I'm speaking out with Vietnam veterans and families at VFW Post 5253 in Albertson, NY." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Soto Thanks Veterans on Valentine's Day, Delivers Cards to VA Medical Center Rep.Darren Soto
Feb. 19, 2020 Congressman Al Green Salutes Veteran Patients at Houston's VA Hospital During District Work Period Rep.Al Green
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 McBath Delivers Thousands of Valentines for Veterans Rep.Lucy McBath
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with Vietnam veterans and families in Utica at the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center. Because the Office of Management & Budget must stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need and were promised." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin's Borrower Defense Rule sends a clear message to predatory, for-profit colleges: You can cheat students, and get away with it. We'll force a vote to fight for students and veterans, and put Republicans on record. Will they stand with students and veterans?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand with Vietnam veterans at the Zaloga American Legion Post in Albany. We're fighting to make sure President Trump & his administration stop blocking more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need and were promised." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's #DailyLie: President Trump tells everyone over and over that he fights for health care for our veterans. If that's true, why is his administration blocking the health care these more than 190,000 Vietnam veterans need?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Gottheimer, Tedesco Announce Fix To Immediately Allow VA Health Care Referrals To Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Launches Series to Cut Government Waste Sen.Ted Budd
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