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Georgia Asks Vets To Pay For Care
Georgia’s war veterans are getting something else from the state for the first time: A bill. Lawmakers earlier this year authorized charging veterans a new…
House Approves Veterans COLA Increase
The House of Representatives moved Monday to try to eliminate one bit of financial uncertainty by passing a bill guaranteeing a Dec. 1 cost-of-living adjustment….
Maryland Veterans Receive Down Payment Assistance
A new Maryland program is designed to give veterans and military personnel a financial break when buying a home. Active-duty members of the military and…
Are Veterans Employment Programs Working?
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified sources of waste in among 45 disability employment programs. While each program may be needed for its particular niche,…
Romney Forms Veterans Coalition For Campaign
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Tuesday named former President George H.W. Bush and former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) to serve as honorary co-chairmen…
This 4th: Threat of Military Pay-cut, Disability Backlog Grows
This 4th of July, I want to take a minute to thank veterans and military for their sacrifices to serve our country. Next year, I…
Military.com: “Troops Paid More Than Most Civilians”
Really?! This morning, I practically spit my coffee up when I read this headline on my Military.com newsletter. I clicked on it like most of…
Is Lying About Military Service Is Okay?
Jack Jacobs can proudly — and truthfully — say he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor in Vietnam. After a recent Supreme…
Did Veteran Small Business Expo Deliver?
Hi there and thanks for checking in for our Monday quarterback series following my trip to the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo, held…
Congressman Backs Military Same Sex Spousal Benefits
A Democratic congressman wants same-sex benefits for spouses of veterans and service members. Rep. Adam Smith of Washington is top Democrat on the House Armed…
Questions from Readers
Here are two questions from readers that came in last week. The first involves whether or not a mother can use Voc Rehab while her…
Johnson Takes Aim at Abuses of Veterans
Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson recently introduced legislation to take a bite out of predators taking advantage of disabled veterans. The bill, HR 5948, will put…