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CVA ON NDAA HOUSE PASSAGE: MINIMAL PROGRESS ON UKRAINE OVERSIGHT, BUT MANY LAWMAKERS STILL NOT PRIORITIZING AMERICAN INTERESTS

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 »

CVA supports legislation to restore accountability at the VA

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 »

CVA commends GOP lawmakers for keeping veterans out of debt limit debate, includes measure to ensure veterans aren’t political pawns for future shutdown fights

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 »

CVA supports Veterans Health Care Freedom Act

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 »

CVA SUPPORTS VETERANS’ HEALTH ACT

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 »

CVA applauds Senate passage of Kaine-Young AUMF bill

Grassroots veterans group commends repeal of decades-old Iraq War authorization following 20th anniversary of war   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Wednesday applauded the Senate for finally passing Sens. Tim Kaine and Todd Young’s bill, S. 316, to repeal the outdated 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Russ Duerstine,… Read more »

CVA condemns VA for rollback of marquee civil service reform law to hold VA employees accountable to do their jobs

Veterans group criticizes Secretary McDonough for reckless decision to throw out 2017 VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Tuesday issued a statement regarding the Veterans Affairs Department’s announcement that it will no longer use a 2017 law designed to allow it to quickly discipline and fire employees. VA… Read more »