Tag: veterans
Sen. Warner on Veterans Choice Program, V-A leases
Sen. Mark R. Warner comments after the Senate approved legislation to fund the Veterans Choice Program and authorize 28 delayed V-A medical facility leases.
Kaine introduces bill to address chronic VA workforce shortages
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joined U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) to introduce the Better Workforce for Veterans Act.
McAuliffe Announces $68,000 donation to support state programs for homeless veterans
Smithfield Foods was honored for its donation to the Veterans Services Foundation in support of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Warner introduces bipartisan legislation to expand veteran caregiver services
Mark Warner introduced a bill to expand a program that helps those who care for wounded, ill, or injured veterans.
Kaine on report on wait times at VA medical centers
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine comments on the report on wait times at VA medical centers.
Sen. Warner on report on wait times at VA medical centers
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner comments on a report on long wait times at VA medical centers.
Kaine backs bill to ease benefit appeals process for veterans
Sen. Tim Kaine announced co-sponsorship of legislation to reform the benefits appeals process for veterans.
Veterans Job Fair in Keswick on Oct. 26
A job fair/hiring event targeted specifically for veterans, veteran spouses and veterans with disabilities is set for Oct. 26.
Senators introduce legislation to authorize delayed VA medical leases
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) led a bipartisan group of 18 senators seeking to improve veterans’ access to healthcare.
Tim Kaine, Anne Holton vow to fight for veterans, military families
On Tuesday vice presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine campaigned with his wife, the Honorable Anne Holton in Fayetteville, N.C.
Hillary for Virginia to launch Virginia Veterans and Military Families for Hillary
This week, Hillary for Virginia will launch Virginia Veterans and Military Families for Hillary with events in Arlington, Virginia Beach and Richmond.
Robert Hurt: Thanking our country’s heroes
As we observe Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all of those brave men and women who have defended our great nation.
Robert Hurt: We must remain committed to those serving our country
The House of Representatives will be considering the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for this year.
Study to focus on societal perceptions and self-views of veterans
What does it mean to be a military-service veteran in the United States? Virginia Tech will try to answer that question and more.
Warner seeks to protect combat-injured veterans from being improperly taxed on severance pay
Sen. Mark Warner introduced a bill to ensure that veterans who suffer service-ending combat-related injuries are not improperly taxed on the severance pay.
Remembering a half century of sacrifice
Military veterans of the Vietnam War will gather at James Madison University Saturday to hear one of their own speak – and to receive honor for service to their country.
Bob Goodlatte: Connecting veterans with resources
Meeting veterans and hearing their stories is one of the highlights of my stops around the Sixth District.
House passes Delegate Stolle’s legislation to help veterans
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed legislation to help veterans transition to the workforce.
Lt. Gov. Northam applauds McAuliffe’s veterans services budget proposal
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam released the following statement in response to Governor McAuliffe’s budget proposal to improve veterans services.
Governor McAuliffe announces budget proposals to support Virginia’s veterans
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced a package of budget proposals that will provide nearly $13 million in services for veterans.
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