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CVA Launches New Website for Vets to Share VA Stories

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 »

CVA Submits Testimony on Commission on Care’s Weak Proposal

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 »

CVA Statement on House Veterans Affairs Committee Vote to Subpoena VA for Aurora Hospital Budget

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.

Concerned Veterans for America To Host Town Hall with Rep. Davidson September 19

(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.

CVA Statement on President Obama’s Defense of VA Status Quo

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 »

CVA Statement on Hillary Clinton’s Remarks at the American Legion Convention

Arlington, VA – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Vice President of Policy and Communications Dan Caldwell issued the following statement in response to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s remarks at the American Legion convention this afternoon: “Hillary Clinton continues to repeat false strawman arguments about efforts to reform the VA, while at the same time… Read more »

CVA To Congress: No Lame Duck Spending

Arlington, VA – Today Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) joined a coalition in support of legislation that would fund the federal government into 2017 and in opposition of extending nearly $20 billion in special tax provisions set to expire at the end of this year. The coalition – comprised of over thirty organizations including Americans… Read more »