Arlington, VA — Today Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced that he will not return a blue slip indicating he is comfortable with the Senate Judiciary Committee considering 8th Circuit Court nominee David Stras. Sen. Franken has been withholding his blue slip and delaying Stras’ confirmation process for months. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is also withholding her blue slip. Stras clerked… Read more »
Santa Fe, NM – Today, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver will hold a hearing on her revised, unconstitutional anti-free speech measure in Santa Fe. The hearing will give citizens the opportunity to share their opinions about the measure. Secretary Oliver recently announced revisions to her formerly-proposed measure forcing citizens who support causes to list their names and personal… Read more »
Albuquerque, NM – Today is the final day for New Mexicans to submit official written comments regarding Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s revised measure to limit free speech in the state. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) has witnessed strong disapproval to this measure as hundreds of New Mexicans have taken direct action to voice opposition of Oliver’s proposed rule. Late… Read more »
Arlington, VA — Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is launching a new grassroots initiative called “Defend the Courts,” dedicated to engagement around judicial nominations. Through the new effort, CVA will mobilize activists to support qualified judicial nominees who will respect the rule of law, fight to end judicial obstruction in Congress, and educate all Americans about the importance… Read more »
Arlington, VA — Today, President Trump and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin addressed the American Legion National Convention in Reno, Nevada. Secretary Shulkin reaffirmed his commitment to common-sense VA reforms like shutting down empty or under-utilized facilities and holding bad employees accountable for their actions with the authority invested in him by the new… Read more »
Arlington, VA — Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the following statement regarding the Presidential signing of the bipartisan “Forever” GI Bill: “Taking care of our veterans includes empowering them with the opportunity to succeed. The new GI Bill expands veterans’ access to education in a fiscally responsible manner, ensuring that the benefit will be available for… Read more »
Manchester, NH — Today, Governor Chris Sununu is announcing an executive order allowing physicians and physicians assistants who aren’t licensed in New Hampshire to help provide care for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients in the state. This order comes on the heels of recent flooding at the Manchester VA facility as a result of a burst pipe. The pipe malfunction at the facility caused significant… Read more »
