Dallas, TX — Recently, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) introduced the VA Information Technology Restructuring Act, or H.R. 3640, as a measure to modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill is identical to a Senate measure introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) earlier this year, which Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) supported immediately. The bill will create a Chief Information… Read more »
Arlington, VA — Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on several qualified lower courts nominees, including Amy Barrett of Indiana and Joan Larsen of Michigan. Barrett is being considered for the Seventh Circuit and Larsen for the Sixth. It took Michigan Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters months to hand in their “blue slips” for Larsen, delaying the… Read more »
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 »