Albuquerque, NM – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is holding two more public hearings this week on her proposed measure that would limit the First Amendment rights of New Mexicans. The hearings will take place tomorrow in Albuquerque and this Wednesday in Las Cruces. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) opposes Secretary Oliver’s measure due to the chilling effect it… Read more »
Manchester, NH – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken decisive action to remove top officials at the Manchester VA after a scathing Boston Globe report alleged that the facility is putting veterans’ lives at risk due to extremely poor conditions. According to the Globe, eleven physicians and medical employees stepped forward about poor conditions in Manchester. The report was elevated to the department… Read more »
Albuquerque, NM – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) released a web ad urging New Mexicans to help stop an attempt by the New Mexico Secretary of State to limit their First Amendment rights. The video is being released the same week as hearings on the issue are set to begin in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces. CVA has activists who… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today the House voted down an amendment offered by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) that would have struck a section of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from undertaking an additional round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). In June, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) outlined the group’s NDAA recommendations for… Read more »
Albuquerque, NM – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is submitting written comments to New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver urging her not to proceed with her proposed measure that would have a chilling impact on free speech in the state. CVA opposes the measure because it will infringe on New Mexicans’ rights to freely speak… Read more »
Albuquerque, NM – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) has joined a coalition of groups opposing Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s proposed measure that would severely limit free speech in the state. Today, the group released a coalition letter urging the Secretary to rethink her position and prevent citizens from being left open to harassment and intimidation. The… Read more »
Arlington, VA – This afternoon the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to hear several bills pertaining to veterans’ health care. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is urging the committee to produce a bill for veterans that will expand choice and improve care. CVA supports expanding veterans’ health choice beyond the current Choice Program. In the bipartisan Fixing… Read more »