Arlington, VA – Today the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will hold a legislative hearing on the Veterans, Employees and Taxpayer (VET) Protection Act, a measure which would put the needs of veterans ahead of union interests.
Arlington, VA – Today, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report revealing continued failures and widespread negligence under the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Senate Transportation Committee recently approved an amended version of Governor Bill Haslam’s $355 million gas tax increase. The updated version includes a small tax relief for veterans which would exempt them from paying property taxes under certain circumstances, but would not protect them from the impact of the massive gas tax… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today begins Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s hearing before the U.S. Senate. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) is publicly opposed to Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court and has said that she would not provide a vote to overcome a possible filibuster. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today begins Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s hearing before the U.S. Senate. Senator Manchin (D-WV) has said that he will not filibuster Gorsuch’s confirmation process, but has not expressed support for the nominee. Manchin is up for re-election in 2018. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today begins Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s hearing before the U.S. Senate. Senator Brown (D-OH) has not expressed support for Gorsuch and is threatening to hold up the confirmation process. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the following statement: “Members of the Senate must focus on Judge… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today begins Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s hearing before the U.S. Senate. Senator Heitkamp (D-ND) has said that Judge Gorsuch deserves an up-or-down vote, but has failed to express support for his confirmation. Heitkamp is up for re-election in 2018. Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Mark Lucas issued the… Read more »
