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The U.S. Senate voted 86-11 on Tuesday to pass legislation that will expand health coverage for 3.5 million former soldiers who were exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan that had been blocked by Republicans last week.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will donate his second-quarter salary to the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing supplemental funding for veteran programs and services.
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Local writer and editor Rebecca Barnabi has joined the AugustaFreePress.com team as national editor.
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Rep. Elain Luria voted for the final passage of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021.
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The Computers for Veterans and Students Act passed the U.S. House unanimously July 12 and will provide refurbished computers to veterans.
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The Virginia Board of Veterans Services ensures the welfare of Virginia veterans and sets policies to enhance services for veterans across the Commonwealth.
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During the month of July, Wreaths Across America celebrates volunteer sponsorship groups and individuals during the Giving in July Campaign.
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Voters who don’t want to see a Republican who voted to overturn the 2020 election on the ballot in the Sixth District in November have an alternative in Tuesday’s GOP primary.
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AARP has launched an updated Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator to bring together valuable information and resources to help veterans, military families and their caregivers navigate their health care options.
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Fifth District Democratic congressional nominee Josh Throneburg today announced a series of policy proposals focused on how to better support our veterans.
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