Veterans grassroots organization calls out Biden’s request as more of the same; prolonging a stalemate with no end goal ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Friday responded to President Biden’s latest request for an additional $40 billion in supplemental spending, including $24 billion in Ukraine aid. CVA called out the billions already spent,… Read more »
Veterans group urges passage of bipartisan measure to restore balance of power between Congress and White House on national security policy ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the National Security Reform and Accountability Act (NSRAA). The bipartisan bill, reintroduced by Rep. Jim… Read more »
ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Friday responded to the House’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, highlighting some key amendments that would wisely refocus the efforts of our defense budget and foreign policy while condemning lawmakers who voted against congressional oversight for the war in Ukraine. The… Read more »
Grassroots veterans group urges passage of bill to hold bad VA employees accountable ARLINGTON, Va.— Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued a statement in support of the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act led by Sen. Jerry Moran (Kan.) and Rep. Mike Bost (Ill.). If passed, this legislation would strengthen… Read more »
ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued a statement following Sunday’s announcement that Speaker McCarthy and President Biden have agreed on a plan to reduce federal spending and raise the debt ceiling. Russ Duerstine, CVA’s Executive Director, had this to say about the agreement: “CVA urges members of Congress to not make… Read more »
Grassroots veterans group urges passage of bill to remove VA barriers to veterans’ health care choice ARLINGTON, Va.— Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued a statement regarding the reintroduction of the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act sponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.) and Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz). If passed, this bill… Read more »
Veterans group urges passage of bill to improve veterans’ community care access, remove VA barriers to veterans’ health care choice ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Veterans’ HEALTH Act of 2023 sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran (Kan.) and co-sponsored by Sen. Kyrsten… Read more »