Slow Start for Fully Electronic Veterans Claims

May 18, 2013 No Comments by

Fully electronic veterans’ benefits claims, a necessary ingredient for the Obama administration to fulfill its pledge to eliminate the claims backlog by the end of 2015, is showing only modest results in initial stages. But Veterans Affairs Department officials are optimistic about the future. Read more here.    

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Congressman Kline’s Bill Ensures Veterans Receive Promised Health Care Benefits

May 15, 2013 No Comments by

Congressman John Kline, R-Second District, introduced legislation today (Tuesday, May 14) that would stop the Pentagon from breaking its promise of health care benefits to our veterans for their dedicated service to our nation. Read more here.  

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Enyart Bill Aims to Speed up Benefits for Disabled Vets

May 14, 2013 No Comments

It takes almost nine months for a disabled veteran to get his or her case processed, and U.S. Rep. Bill Enyart said Wednesday he is introducing a bill to cut the delays. Read more here.

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Representative Gabbard Speaks to JROTC Cadets

May 13, 2013 No Comments

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran of the Iraq war, told Baldwin High JROTC cadets Thursday that they’d “better have strong convictions in why you’re doing what you’re doing” if choosing to enter the military. Gabbard spoke to about 160 JROTC and leadership class students in the school’s Multipurpose Room during her visit to Maui [...]

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Returning Troops and the Transition Back to School

May 10, 2013 No Comments

President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address expressed a desire to bring home 34,000 American troops currently serving in Afghanistan over the next year; 80% of citizens agree this undertaking is necessary. Thanks to the GI Bill, the men and women returning to the United States will be able to transition into civilian life [...]

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Congressman Rob Wittman & Delegate Rich Anderson Scheduled to Speak at the PW Veterans Council on May 28

May 09, 2013 No Comments

Congressman Rob Wittman & Delegate Rich Anderson, two strong supporters of Veterans issues in our community, will be speaking to the PW Veterans Council and answering questions. More information here.

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Second Service Speaker Series – John Shimkus

May 07, 2013 No Comments

Join us in Washington to hear the Honorable John Shimkus, incumbent Congressman from Illinois’s 15th Congressional district. John has served in the Army, as a high school teacher, a county treasurer, and now as a representative in the United States House. RSVP here.

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Student Veterans Offer Insight into the Transition to Civilian Life

May 07, 2013 No Comments

A group of veterans offered Lone Star College-Montgomery staff and faculty a glimpse into the modern student veteran during “Vets Uncensored,” a question and answer session held last month at LSC-Montgomery. Four student veterans—Terrance Hudson, Keith Kniskern, Brenner Locke, and Chavon Salter, answered questions covering the difficulties faced transitioning from military to civilian life; being [...]

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TechStars Patriot Boot Camp

May 06, 2013 No Comments

TechStars is the country’s top business accelerator and they’ve put together a 3 day summer course for veterans in Washington DC. It’s completely free (if you’re accepted). More information here.  

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Barbara Lee Family Foundation Webinar

May 04, 2013 No Comments

Join the Barbara Lee Family Foundation for a Webinar on Wednesday, May 22 at noon EDT to learn about breakthrough messages that motivate the electorate to vote for women candidates and hear from expert guests. Ann Lewis, Senior Advisor in the historic Hillary Clinton for President Campaign; Celinda Lake, President of Lake Research Partners; and [...]

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