Arlington, VA – Today the House of Representatives voted 237-178 in favor of the VA Accountability First Act of 2017, H.R. 1259, a bill which would make it easier to terminate bad VA employees. The bill was passed with bipartisan support. The VA Accountability First Act was introduced by House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) Chairman… Read more »
Arlington, VA — Today the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 1259, the VA Accountability First Act of 2017. The bill was introduced by House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) Chairman Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) and has broad support. Almost every major veterans group – including the American Legion, VFW, and Paralyzed Veterans of America… Read more »
Phoenix, AZ — Yesterday a new Inspector General (OIG) report revealed a myriad of problems with documenting the quality of care at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The report found that the OIG did not have “reasonable assurance” that employees there are trained to reduce and prevent disruptive behaviors, that providers safely transfer patients from the facility, and that patients with identified learning barriers receive accommodations to ensure medication counseling is understood. In addition to these employee-induced safety hazards, the assessment identified six other red flags impacting veterans’ quality of care.
Columbia, SC – Today the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Subcommittee will consider S.255, a potentially unconstitutional bill that would chill free speech within the state. Nate Anderson, Deputy Director of Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), will testify before the subcommittee about the dangers of this measure. S.255, introduced by state Senator Hugh Leatherman (R) earlier… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is releasing a targeted web ad urging Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court bench without delay. “American veterans fought to defend our Constitution,” the ad narrator says. “We dedicated our lives to defend it. And Judge Neil Gorsuch would do… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is releasing a targeted web ad urging Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court bench without delay. “American veterans fought to defend our Constitution,” the ad narrator says. “We dedicated our lives to defend it. And Judge Neil Gorsuch would do… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is releasing a targeted web ad urging Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court bench without delay. “American veterans fought to defend our Constitution,” the ad narrator says. “We dedicated our lives to defend it. And Judge Neil Gorsuch would do… Read more »
