Category Archives: Veterans

GOP Shutdown Impact: VA Furloughs 7000 employees

Posted on October 8, 2013 by pgeddington

From the Department of Veterans Affairs: Over the last week, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has been relying on carryover funding to continue activities during the lapse in appropriations.  However, at the close of business Monday, October 7 all of … Continue reading →

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GAO: VA Wait Times “Unreliable”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by pgeddington

Shocking, I know. Full testimony here.

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Supreme Court Hands Veterans Another Defeat On Access To Care

Posted on January 7, 2013 by pgeddington

From Veterans For Common Sense: Veterans Vow Continued Fight to Fix VA Supreme Court Denies Hearing on Suicidal Veterans Turned Away from VA For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 7, 2013Contact: 202-558-4553 Washington, DC – On Friday, January 4, 2013, the U.S. Supreme … Continue reading →

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