FW: Action Alert: April 21, 2016, VVA Call-in Day on the Hill

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This is the day!

Lou

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ACTION ALERT!! View this email in your browser ACTION ALERT: On April 21, 2016, please call your members of Congress who have NOT co-sponsored H.R. 1769 or S.901 Message from John Rowan, VVA National President LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD IN THE HALLS OF CONGRESS It is all about the one-minute phone call. Let your politicians know that you are watching and that you care. On April 21, 2016, please call (202) 224-3121, and give the operator your state or zip code, and he/she will connect you with your elected official's office. Ask to speak to the LA for Veterans Affairs, and make it clear that you are calling as a constituent, asking for their support of H.R. 1769 and S.901, the Toxic Exposure Research Act. Link to Call in Script Passage of the Toxic Exposure Research Act is one of the most important efforts that we can do collectively to insure that future military service generations learn from our experience and that our offspring receive the respect and consideration for the sacrifices and pain that they endure from illnesses due to our service in Vietnam. Your voices were heard on the 3rd call-in day. We need to keep up the momentum. This is one of our last battles—Losing is not an option. Make the call on April 21, 2016 John Rowan VVA National President Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 Vietnam Veterans of America, All rights reserved. You are receiving our newsletter as a member of VVA or AVVA. Our mailing address is: Vietnam Veterans of America 8719 Colesville Road Suite 100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

FW: The Early Brief -- Some Vets Groups Back Curbing Kids' GI Bill BAH to Fund Other Programs

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Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:59:52 -0400
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Subject: The Early Brief -- Some Vets Groups Back Curbing Kids' GI Bill BAH to Fund Other Programs

21 April 2016 Some Vets Groups Back Curbing Kids' GI Bill BAH to Fund Other Programs While some veterans organizations say no retreat, no surrender to proposed GI Bill cuts, others say there are important trade-o...Read More More Stories at Military.com GI Bill BAH Cut Would Force Some Families to 'Reevaluate our Budget' Obama, Gulf Allies Meet in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Security Benghazi Victim's Family to Receive $400K after CIA Expands Benefits Navy's Shipbuilding Budget Could See Reagan-era Levels VA Study of Service Dogs for Vets with PTSD Faces Questions US Warns of Links between Islamic State, Boko Haram 2.1% Pay Raise, More Troops, Commissary Changes in Draft Defense Bill Army, NFL Scientists Team up to Develop Injury-Reducing Neck Tether B-52 Bombers Carry Out First Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq Tricare May Boost Allowance for Urgent Care Visits Without Referrals Commander of Largest US Navy Base in Asia Fired after Investigation Families of Marine Barracks Victims Win High Court Ruling against Iran Retired General to Speak in DC amid Support for Presidential Run NATO, Russia Meeting Fails to Bridge Differences Explore China's 'Starter' Aircraft Carrier in 3-D Future Stealth Destroyer Begins New Trial Phase Tracking Point's New Squad-Level Rifle 13 Funniest Military Memes of the Week A One-Sided Conversation with My 3 Military Kids Four Military Retirement Pay Surprises to Avoid Today's Military Trivia What tactical formation is commonly associated with the Spartan Army? Play Video of the Day Advanced Barracuda Sub Watch Now | See More Videos

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April 20, 2016 Senate confirms new VA inspector general The Senate this week unanimously confirmed the nomination of Michael Missal as the new inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs, six months after Missal was first presented as nominee. Ousted leaders' decision to grow Wounded Warrior Project raised questions about spending Pressure on the Wounded Warrior Project had been mounting for months when Chief Executive Officer Steve Nardizzi and Chief Operations Officer Al Giordano were summoned before the board in early March. In a brief conversation as they describe it, the board told them they were out. Veterans, lawmakers decry proposed cuts to GI Bill Veteran advocates and House lawmakers rallied Thursday on Capitol Hill to oppose cuts to the Post 9/11 GI Bill that they say would break a "sacred" trust. Veterans still can face long waits for care - if they get it at all Veterans newly enrolling for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs and requesting an appointment can endure a months-long wait before they first see a medical provider, according to an audit issued Monday. World War II hero battles old age with an unconventional caregiver Lyle Bouck Jr. became one of the youngest commissioned officers to serve in World War II. Lots of close calls at the Battle of the Bulge and as a prisoner of war, it seemed nothing could stop him. And nothing has. IG report: VA has been wrongly shredding documents needed for veterans' claims Department of Veterans Affairs investigators conducted spot checks at 10 veterans benefits offices around the country and came to a disturbing conclusion: The VA has been systemically shredding documents related to veterans' claims, some potentially affecting their benefits. American Widow Project's Fla. retreat provides hope, healing for military widows Peals of laughter greet visitors who enter the spacious villa, where about a dozen women sit around a large table munching pizza and salad. There's no undercurrent of sadness, even though the women have traveled to the Emerald Coast for a special weekend retreat sponsored by the American Widow Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to uniting, empowering and educating military widows. Proposed extension of health care program for rural veterans advances A provision to extend the life of a popular federal program allowing rural veterans to get health care close to home advanced in Congress on Thursday. VA boosts health services for women vets Women are the fastest-growing group within the veteran population, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They make up about 10 percent of the total veteran population in Florida and around the nation, and their number is expected to grow to more than 16 percent by 2043. Veteran fought to change law, now frustrated that anti-smoking program is still not covered A man who fought to get military health coverage for a prescription to help him stop smoking is now concerned that no federal money has been set aside to pay for the program. Senate rekindles debate on helping wounded veterans have children Senators on Thursday renewed the call to lift a decades-old ban on the Department of Veterans Affairs providing in vitro fertilization to wounded veterans looking to have children.       © 2016 Stars and Stripes · 529 14th St NW, Ste 350 · Washington, DC 20045 You are receiving this email as a valued subscriber to Stripes.com news and messages. You can manage your subscriptions online to change what emails you receive from us. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe at any time.