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Obama Signs Executive Order to Curb For-Profit College Abuses
On Friday, President Obama signed an executive order to curb marketers from targeting veterans with deceptive advertising campaigns about college opportunities. Under the order, the…
Veteran Suicides On The Rise
An estimated eighteen veterans commit suicide daily, according to a report by the Army Times. With multiple tours of duty for military personnel in Iraq…
OMB: Veterans Benefits Are Off The Budget-Cutting Table
Yesterday, at the request of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the Office and Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed that the budget for the Department of…
VA Busted On Mental Health Care Numbers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was called out yesterday by the Inspector General on the claim that 95% of its patients are evaluated for…
The VA Increases Mental Health Providers: Is It Enough?
The VA announced on April 19, 2013 that it will increase mental health providers by 1600 and add 300 clerical workers. However, is that enough…
DC Dispatch Spring 2012:Veteran Health Insurance, For-Profits
“My old counselor refused to respond to phone calls, emails, certified letters, or messages to her boss,” said Steve Luck, a disabled veteran from Michigan….
GI Bill Legislation Would Encourage Franchise Ownership
Veterans would be able to use the GI Bill for franchise ownership education, according to a new Bill introduced by Congressman Tim Griffin (AR –…
Homeless Suit Against VA Will Proceed
Homeless veterans outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) West Los Angeles medical campus will have their day in court, according to a decision…
Should For-Profit Colleges Burn at the Stake?
“We deal with people that live in the moment and for the moment.” “Their decision to start, stay in school or quit school is based…
Is Army PTSD Misdiagnosis Scandal Also Fraud?
Recent comments uncovered by Army investigation reveal possible high-level medical fraud being committed against active duty military personnel. To prevent fair disability ratings for servicemembers with…
New Ideas Used to Combat Veteran Unemployment
High veteran unemployment has finally given birth to new approaches for transitioning military members. One on one life coaching could prove to be a one…
Military Service Hazardous to Your Health
Retired Colonel and PhD E.C. Hurley recently warned of issues that have been known to impact veterans after leaving service. While not new, what is new…