Arlington, VA – Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted 310-116 in favor of the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 (H.R. 5620). The bill would expedite the removal of problem employees, increase the power of the VA Secretary to remove problem employees, and prevent bonuses for senior executives for the next five… Read more »
Cincinnati, OH – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) will host a “Veterans and Military Town Hall” with Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) Monday, September 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester Township, Ohio. The event is part of CVA’s “Defend and Reform” Policy Series, a series of town halls across the country where veterans and military families can speak openly about the issues they face.
Arlington, VA – Today, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is launching a new website, MyVAStory.org, as a platform for veterans to share their experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). CVA is encouraging veterans to submit stories to the website or on social media using #MyVAStory. The website features an interactive map showing what people across the country are saying… Read more »
Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is submitting written testimony ahead of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing on the Commission on Care and the future of veterans health care. CVA commends certain aspects of the Commission’s final recommendations, such as the slight movement towards increased choice and the creation of… Read more »
Denver, CO — After a contentious hearing this morning the House Veterans Affairs Committee voted to subpoena the VA to turn over budgetary documents and official records regarding the Aurora VA hospital budget and frivolous spending on artwork.
(Arlington, VA) – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) will host a “Veterans and Military Town Hall” in Ohio with Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) Monday, September 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester Township, Ohio. The event is part of CVA’s “Defend and Reform” Policy Series.
Arlington, VA – Today President Obama issued a letter in support of the Congressional Commission on Care’s recommendations for reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which were issued in early July. Two of the recommendations the President opposed in his letter – allowing veterans to access a doctor outside of the VHA and the… Read more »
