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CVA statement on Congressional effort to reclaim war powers

Veterans group praises Kaine/Young bill to repeal outdated authorizations, reinstate constitutional duty   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director, Nate Anderson, on Thursday released the following statement in support of a bipartisan bill from Sens. Kaine and Young to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq… Read more »

CVA on airstrikes in Syria: doesn’t solve underlying problem in region

  ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Nate Anderson, on Friday released the following statement in response to President Biden ordering airstrikes in Syria: “Trading rocket attacks with airstrikes doesn’t solve America’s underlying problem in the Middle East: US strategy in the region is reactionary and counterproductive. Without clear objectives and proper Congressional… Read more »

CVA commends Montana lawmakers for working to end ‘endless wars’

Grassroots veterans group applauds overwhelming support in for resolution calling for end to America’s longest war   HELENA, Mont.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Thursday applauded lawmakers in the Montana State House for overwhelming bipartisan passage of a resolution calling for an end to the war in Afghanistan and America’s “forever wars.” CVA’s Montana Grassroots… Read more »

CVA Statement on Confirmation of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary

Grassroots veterans group calls for lowering barriers, strengthening individual health care choices   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Nate Anderson issued the following statement upon confirmation of Denis McDonough as the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs: “We sincerely look forward to working with Secretary McDonough and wish him success in… Read more »

CVA announces seven-figure advocacy campaign urging end to Afghanistan war

Grassroots effort will pressure Biden Administration to follow through with full withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan by May   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Monday announced a seven-figure nationwide digital ad campaign – with an initial investment of up to $1.25 million – urging President Biden and his administration to fully withdraw… Read more »

CVA announces 2021 federal policy priorities

Veterans group pursuing common ground to drive positive solutions for American foreign policy, veterans’ health care, and responsible federal spending   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Thursday announced its 2021 federal policy priorities, laying out its positions and approach to driving positive policy solutions for veterans, military families, and all Americans. The group… Read more »

CVA statement on McDonough VA Secretary hearing

ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Nate Anderson released the following statement ahead of the Senate confirmation hearing for VA Secretary nominee Denis McDonough: “The VA MISSION Act is one of the biggest reforms in the history of the VA and has empowered millions of veterans with greater access to and control of… Read more »