Arlington, VA – Today the Missouri state Senate Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics Committee will consider S.B. 73, a bill which would force citizens of the state to report which causes they support and allow the government to access their private information. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Policy Director Dan Caldwell issued the following statement: “S.B…. Read more »
Arlington, VA – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) activists have made hundreds of thousands of phone and digital contacts urging the Senate to move on strong accountability measures at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The group is asking Senators to support the VA Accountability First Act of 2017, a bill introduced by Senator Marco… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the following statement: “We’ve been impressed with how President Trump has prioritized helping veterans in his first 100 days. Secretary Shulkin is proving to be an outstanding champion of choice and accountability reform, and he has been outspoken about the need to… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today President Trump signed an executive order establishing a new Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) joined President Trump and Secretary Shulkin at the signing. The office is designed to “identify barriers” that are preventing Secretary Shulkin from moving… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today the Associated Press reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will leave more than 4,000 positions unfilled, citing the need for a “leaner” and “more accountable” VA as the department begins allowing more veterans to seek care outside of the VA. Secretary Shulkin said that the positions would be left… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a National Guard veteran, reintroduced bipartisan legislation called the VETS Act that would give veterans better access to telehealth services. Under current law, VA doctors can provide telehealth services, but not across state lines – limiting the options for veterans who live in rural states and forcing… Read more »
Tallahassee, FL – A new letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clarifies that five Florida VA facilities have reported drug theft by VA employees. The letter comes on the heels of an AP report from February revealing that drugs were vanishing from VAs around the country. The letter, sent to Rep. Vern Buchanan… Read more »
