Grassroots veterans organization commends Speaker Johnson’s effort to push individual votes for Israel and Ukraine aid; priorities should be considered separately ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, Concerned Veterans for America’s (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued the following statement in support of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: “The United States is right to offer supplemental assistance to… Read more »
Grassroots veterans group calls to reduce adversary leverage over U.S. by bringing troops home, reducing risks of regional war ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America’s (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued this statement following news U.S. troops were harmed at deployment posts in Iraq and Syria last week: “American troops stationed in Iraq and Syria have… Read more »
CVA Executive Director, Russ Duerstine, issued the following statement in response to the attacks on Israel: “The events unfolding in Israel are abhorrent. Acts of terror can never be justified and we bear witness to the victims of this moral outrage. Israel’s sovereign right to self-defense remains undeniable. America’s support for Israel at this moment… Read more »
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 »
