Arlington, VA – House and Senate negotiators have agreed to block the Pentagon from clawing back the enlistment bonuses from roughly 10,000 soldiers in California – many of whom served multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Arlington, VA – Today, Concerned Veterans for America launched a new web video explaining the group’s opposition to the Veterans First Act. “The Veterans First Act Explained in 60 Seconds” outlines the major flaws of the bill, highlighting how it would continue the dysfunctional VA status quo.
Arlington, VA – CVA Executive Director Mark Lucas released the following statement honoring the men and women in uniform this Thanksgiving:
Denver, Colorado – A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) whistleblower announced his resignation this week after allegations of retaliation against him. Brian Smothers, who spoke to Congress about secret wait lists in Colorado containing thousands of veterans’ names, claims that multiple inquiries have been opened by the VA to investigate his actions.
Arlington, VA – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is launching a new effort to stop the Veterans First Act during the lame-duck Congress. The group’s activities include an email and social media campaign, digital ads, meetings on Capitol Hill, and patch-thru phone calls to ask Senators to oppose the bill. Immediately after Election Day, CVA… Read more »
Arlington, VA – CVA Executive Director Mark Lucas released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
Phoenix, AZ — Yesterday a new OIG report revealed wait-time manipulation at the Southern Arizona VA health care system. The VA Inspector General report confirmed allegations that managers directed staff to “zero out” patient wait times at the Ocotillo Clinic, in violation of the agency’s scheduling directive.
