Arlington, VA – Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on several qualified lower courts nominees, including Colorado Supreme Court Justice Alison Eid, nominee to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to move Justice Eid to a floor vote without delay because she is a highly-qualified nominee… Read more »
Missoula, MT – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is announcing the hire of Sam Redfern, who will serve as the CVA Western Field Director in Montana. Redfern will continue developing a base of grassroots activists in the state, focusing primarily on reforming and fixing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sam joins CVA after over nine years of experience… Read more »
Arlington, VA – This evening, the Senate passed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and failed to include an amendment proposed by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) to implement another round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) in 2019. BRAC is the process of closing down empty or under-utilized military bases that are costing… Read more »
Madison, WI – Last night, the Wisconsin Senate voted to pass the state budget which includes a full repeal of Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law. It will now head to Governor Scott Walker’s desk. Governor Walker has indicated his support for a repeal of the prevailing wage in the past, calling it, “one more tool to make sure taxpayers get… Read more »
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Senate is expected to vote on the state budget, which includes a full repeal of Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) has pushed for legislators in Wisconsin to eliminate the prevailing wage law because it limits job opportunities for veterans and boosts pay for well-connected companies that work on government contracts… Read more »
Arlington, VA — This week the Inspector General sent a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, describing problems with the timeliness and accuracy of payments processed via the Choice Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The report outlines the status of two audits — on the claims payment processes and automated payments — as well as a… Read more »
Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin Assembly voted to advance the state budget, which includes a full repeal of Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law. The budget will now move to the Wisconsin Senate where, if passed, it will advance to Governor Walker’s desk. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is urging members of the Senate to move forward with a repeal of the… Read more »
