Grassroots veterans group applauds a career of service ARLINGTON, Va.—Upon news of Sen. Johnny Isakson’s announcement that he will resign at the end of the year, Concerned Veterans for America Executive Director, Nate Anderson, released the following statement: On behalf of Concerned Veterans for America, we thank Senator Isakson for his honorable military service… Read more »
Deal Step in Right Direction but Should Not Be Substitute for Full Withdrawal ARLINGTON, Va.—In response to reports that the United States has reached an initial peace deal with the Taliban that would include a withdrawal of 6,000 troops, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Senior Advisor Dan Caldwell issued the following statement: “If these reports of an… Read more »
Veterans group pans budget deal as irresponsible, threat to national security ARLINGTON, Va.—As lawmakers and the administration reached an agreement on a two-year, bipartisan budget, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Nate Anderson released the following statement criticizing the deal: “National security is not a function of military might alone; it requires principled… Read more »
Veterans group praises lawmakers for important vote ensuring proper Congressional input before any offensive military force against Iran. ARLINGTON, Va.—In a new digital ad campaign launched Friday, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is urging Americans to thank select lawmakers for their recent votes to reassert Congress’s constitutional role in matters of war and peace…. Read more »
Veterans group praises Gaetz/Khanna amendment to FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act reasserting Congress’s constitutional role as a co-equal branch in matters of armed conflict ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) commended the House on Friday for passing a measure to ensure military action cannot be taken against Iran without Congressional approval, reasserting Congress’s role… Read more »
Survey of diverse states and key Congressional district shows a public united in its desire for public officials to stop march to more war ARLINGTON, Va.—A new poll across five 2020 swing states, and a Congressional district with a large military community, shows strong opposition to a war with Iran, support for a repeal… Read more »
CVA applauds AUMF repeal amendment, discouraged by excessive spending ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Nate Anderson released the following statement on Wednesday following the passage of the House Minibus Appropriations package, which included appropriations for the Department of Defense with a key provision from Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) to repeal the… Read more »
