Arlington, VA – After the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) failed to quickly remove an employee caught watching pornography with a VA patient, VA Secretary David Shulkin is demanding strong VA accountability measures. “VA has been working with Congress to ensure legislation would provide VA the ability to expedite removals while still preserving an employee’s… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) announced that she opposes Judge Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and will vote to support a filibuster, despite her acknowledgement for the need for an up-or-down vote in the past. McCaskill is up for re-election in 2018.
Tallahassee, FL – Yesterday Governor Rick Scott (R-FL) tried using national defense as a front to justify continuing Enterprise Florida, a corporate welfare program that uses taxpayer dollars to pay out special interests. The Florida state House recently voted to eliminate the program through H.B. 7005. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Coalitions Director Diego Echeverri issued… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) announced that they will vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, both citing their responsibility as elected officials and noting that Gorsuch is qualified, objective, and has received praise from both sides of the aisle. Concerned Veterans for America… Read more »
Philadelphia, PA – Ahead of the expected Senate floor vote on the Supreme Court nomination next week, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is dropping a wave of pro-Gorsuch direct mail targeted at Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). “Judge Neil Gorsuch will protect the freedoms you fought to defend. Don’t let Bob Casey stand in the way,”… Read more »
Tallahassee, FL – Ahead of the expected Senate floor vote on the Supreme Court nomination next week, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is dropping a third wave of pro-Gorsuch direct mail targeted at Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL). “Judge Neil Gorsuch will protect the freedoms you fought to defend. Don’t let Bill Nelson stand in the… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Ahead of the expected Senate floor vote on the Supreme Court nomination next week, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is dropping a third wave of pro-Gorsuch direct mail targeted at Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Bob Casey (D-PA). “Judge Neil Gorsuch will protect the freedoms you fought to defend. Don’t let Bill… Read more »
