George v. McDonough Oral Argument
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in George v. McDonough, a case concerning veterans denied disability benefits and the appeals process. Under federal law, veterans are entitled to…
761 viewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in George v. McDonough, a case concerning veterans denied disability benefits and the appeals process. Under federal law, veterans are entitled to…
761 viewsMilitary physicians testified at a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel hearing on the effects of toxic exposure to airborne toxins and burn pits on military personnel and…
282 viewsNew York Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, advocate Jon Stewart, and others spoke to reporters about legislation that would overhaul the treatment of veterans…
255 viewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Torres v. Texas Dept. of Public Safety, concerning state sovereign immunity. Under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights…
317 viewsIraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Jeremy Butler talked about veterans' health care, the effects of burn pits, and recent events in Russia-Ukraine crisis.
364 viewsPresident Biden visited a Veterans Affairs health clinic in Fort Worth, Texas. He met with veterans and health care providers to discuss available care and treatment options. He also saw…
1,100 viewsVeterans' Affairs Committee Chaie Mark Takano (D-CA), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), comedian and advocate Jon Stewart, and others held a news conference on the PACT Act, which concerns…
400 viewsConcerned Veterans for America senior adviser Dan Caldwell discussed public policy and defense issues impacting veterans.
328 viewsComedian Jon Stewart joined other advocates to highlight veterans who are battling diseases after exposure to toxic burn pits. They appeared before a virtual roundtable with the House…
830 viewsVeterans Affairs officials testified on the department’s on-going efforts to modernize its medical supply chain. Lawmakers on two subcommittees of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee…
171 viewsGovernment officials and experts testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee at a hearing on veteran suicide prevention. Topics included the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal…
153 viewsAdvocates testified on hunger among American military servicemembers before a House Agriculture subcommittee. Witnesses shared that many lower ranking military personnel often do not earn…
331 viewsThe armistice ending World War I--and the centennial of Arlington Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier--were remembered with the tolling of a U.S. Navy ship bell at the National World War…
191 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough took part in a Washington Post discussion on improving health care for veterans by bridging the digital divide. The secretary said the $1 trillion…
128 viewsPresident Biden made remarks on four bills related to benefits for veterans. Following the remarks, he signed each bill into law. The bills addressed disparities in benefits, continuation…
1,060 viewsDepartment of Veterans Affairs officials and advocates for veterans testified at a House Veterans' Affairs Committee subcommittee hearing on programs for survivors of sexual trauma.…
332 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough spoke at the National Press Club. He talked about several issues the VA was addressing, including mental health care, ending veteran homelessness,…
286 viewsPresident Biden attended a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. He later made remarks at the amphitheater.
6,365 viewsAuthor James Kitfield talked about his book about Medal of Honor recipients who served in Iraq and Afghanistan
273 viewsLeo Shane talked about the Department of Veterans Affairs and its care for veterans.
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