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CVA Supports Rep. Smith’s Bill to Close Unnecessary Military Bases

Arlington, VA – Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) is reintroducing a bill which would allow the Department of Defense to eliminate or consolidate unnecessary military infrastructure in a move known as “base realignment and closure” (BRAC). The measure, called the Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Act, will seek to fix problems with an older round of… Read more »

CVA Supports New Bill Easing Burdens on Military Community

Raleigh, NC – This week the North Carolina General Assembly introduced a bill which would ease occupational licensing burdens on military families. If passed, the measure would allow military members and their spouses to practice their professions under licensure from another state while transitioning to the requirements of the licensing boards of North Carolina.

CVA Statement on VA Hiring Freeze

Arlington, VA – CVA Policy Director Dan Caldwell issued the following statement on the hiring freeze at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

CVA Urges Casey to Follow Toomey’s Lead on VA Accountability

Philadelphia, PA – Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) has signed on to co-sponsor the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act. The bill was re-introduced to the Senate last week by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) – if passed, it would be an important first step toward ending the negligence and toxic culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Tomah “Candy Man” Loses License After Endangering Lives for Years

Arlington, VA – The former chief of staff and acting medical director at the Tomah VA – also known as the “Candy Man” – is legally banned from practicing medicine in Wisconsin ever again after over-prescribing narcotics for years. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has revoked Dr. Houlihan’s license.

Rubio Re-introduces Bill To Make It Easier to Fire Bad VA Employees

Arlington, VA – Today Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) re-introduced the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act. If passed, the new bill would be an important first step toward ending the negligence and toxic culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Sen. Rubio Continues to Lead on VA Accountability Reform

Miami, FL – Today Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) re-introduced the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act. If passed, the new bill would be an important first step toward ending the negligence and toxic culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).