The U.S. Senate has tentatively approved legislation to strip the Veterans Affairs Department of the authority to manage large construction projects after massive cost overruns on a Denver-area hospital. The Senate voted to amend a… Read More
A new program that allows military veterans in Santa Fe to ride city buses for free is up and running.Veterans can sign up at the Santa Fe Trails administrative office at 2931 Rufina St. They… Read More
A group of approximately 2,100 Air Force Veterans finally have reason to celebrate. The group has battled for years with the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) for compensation for illnesses that developed as a result… Read More
June is Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month: A time to recognize the five million Americans affected by this terrible disease. Although age is the greatest factor contributing to the risk for developing Alzheimers, new… Read More
While it may seem that Democrats and Republicans are at war in Springfield, at least one piece of legislation has received unanimous support from lawmakers of both political parties. A bill that would provide a… Read More
WASHINGTON Reversing a long-held position, the Department of Veterans Affairs now says Air Force reservists who became ill after being exposed to Agent Orange residue while working on planes after the Vietnam War should be… Read More
WASHINGTON – Reversing a long-held position, the Department of Veterans Affairs now says Air Force reservists who became ill after being exposed to Agent Orange residue while working on planes after the Vietnam War should… Read More
Habitat for Humanity, is an international non-profit organization that builds homes for deserving families who cannot afford a home. In America, the organization supports families by providing with homeownership classes, volunteer opportunities and new… Read More
In an effort to speed the process of finding housing for homeless veterans in Los Angeles, the VA Secretary joined the city’s mayor in appealing to landlords to commit more housing units. The problem is… Read More
COLUMBIA, Mo. – An annual event in Columbia hosted by the Truman VA drew almost 500 people to learn about veteran benefits and attend a car show. Many of the benefits are for Combat Veterans… Read More