ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America issued the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an immoral act of aggression that has led to a senseless loss of life. While America should continue to support diplomatic efforts to bring an end to this war, it is important to recognize… Read more »
Annual poll confirms broad public support for bringing troops home from Iraq, and expanding veterans’ options for community care through VA ARLINGTON, Va.—In conjunction with YouGov, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Thursday released its annual poll of veterans, military families, and the general public, which gauges opinions on issues such as foreign policy,… Read more »
Veterans group urges passage of bill to remove VA barriers to veterans’ health care choice ARLINGTON, Va.— Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Deputy Director Russ Duerstine issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act sponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.). If passed, this bill would create a pilot… Read more »
Veterans group calls move precipitous and unwise ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Wednesday responded to the Biden administration’s decision to deploy or move some 3,000 U.S troops to Eastern Europe in response to recent tensions between Russia and Ukraine. CVA Senior Advisor Dan Caldwell had this to say on behalf of the… Read more »
Veterans group blasts administration for punting on deadline to make crucial recommendations for troubled Department of Veterans Affairs ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Monday responded to the news that the Biden administration postponed its recommendations to modernize and realign the Department of Veterans Affairs, punting for at least six weeks a required report… Read more »
Veterans group blasts lawmakers for bungling process, misses opportunity to make real progress ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Wednesday responded to the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, castigating lawmakers for botching the deliberative process and failure to craft a meaningful bill that addresses systemic challenges to… Read more »
Veterans group calls for repeal of decades-old Iraq war powers and Congress restoring its role in matters of war and peace ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Wednesday urged Senators to support an amendment (S.A. 4133) to the National Defense Authorization Act from Sen. Tim Kaine, which would repeal the outdated 1991 and… Read more »
