Department of Veterans Affairs Oversight
Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee on his agency’s COVID-19 pandemic response and progress made at the VA during the first…
311 viewsVeteran’s Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee on his agency’s COVID-19 pandemic response and progress made at the VA during the first…
311 viewsFirst lady Jill Biden announced her renewed efforts in the Joining Forces initiative, a program for military families she started during the Obama administration with Michelle Obama. She said the Biden…
240 viewsRepresentatives from the Veterans Health Administration testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on veterans' health care. Topics included women’s health, mental health, and…
140 viewsBestselling author James Patterson and retired Army Ranger Matt Eversmann profiled men and women who have fought in U.S. wars going back to Vietnam. This virtual event was hosted by Book…
176 viewsHouse Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) talked about COVID-19 relief, how the pandemic is impacting veterans, and other congressional news of the day.
247 viewsThe Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee held a hearing to address aging Veterans Affairs health care facilities across the country. Brett Simms, the…
186 viewsRepresentatives Nancy Mace (R-SC), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Peter Meijer (R-MI), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), all freshman…
364 viewsNational World War II Museum oral historian Hannah Dailey talked about “atomic veterans” -- servicemen assigned to nuclear bomb tests and clean-up -- many of whom suffered long-term health…
210 viewsThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held a virtual hearing on the Veterans Affairs Department’s response to the COVID-19…
210 viewsThe Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Denis McDonough to serve as veterans affairs secretary. He answered questions on several topics, including…
1,229 viewsOn Inauguration Day, the presidential and vice presidential motorcades traveled from the U.S. Capitol to Arlington National Cemetery. Once there, President Joe Biden and former Presidents…
4,522 viewsArmy veteran Rick Berry talked about his experience flying helicopters during the Vietnam War. He described different types of missions and flying formations as well as the role of the…
212 viewsConcerned Veterans for America senior adviser Dan Caldwell discussed his group’s priorities in the new Congress and incoming Biden administration.
495 viewsJournalist David Davis provided a history of the first wheelchair basketball teams comprised of World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena,…
270 viewsIn the weekly Democratic address, House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chair Mike Levin (CA) talked about legislative initiatives to protect veterans.
13 viewsThe American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted a panel discussion that examined the experiences of U.S. veterans since the Revolutionary War era. Veterans Affairs…
308 viewsAnticipating the return home of millions of service men and women after World War II, this film surveys the challenges they faced during years of war, their creative methods of coping, the…
209 viewsThe House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad…
266 viewsIn the weekly Democratic address, Representative Mark Takano (D-CA), chair of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, talked about veteran suicide prevention.
148 viewsGovernment officials, veterans groups, and Korean War veterans attended a Veterans Day observance ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The event featured a wreath-laying as…
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