FW: Lots of talk, little action on debt deal in Congress

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Subject: FW: Lots of talk, little action on debt deal in Congress
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:16:34 -0400

Congress spent the weekend insisting that it will reach a deal to raise the federal ...

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TOP STORY | Politics Lots of talk, little action on debt deal in Congress Congress spent the weekend insisting that it will reach a ... more TOP NEWS Read More For civilian workers at Pentagon, it pays to work for military National Park Service reopens some sites after pressure from governors, veterans Virginia Democrats fight purge of voter rolls ordered weeks before election U.S. allies let funds flow to al Qaeda in Syria Tax credits to illegals likely from midlevel: report CURL: Throw the $@%* bums out OPINION Read More SESSIONS AND CARY: Putting justice above victory EDITORIAL: No spoilers in Virginia MARTIN AND BOONE: Poor president for seniors ALLARD: Riding to the Muslim Brotherhood's rescue BAKER: Ending the shutdown and addressing the debt limit Content Presented By: NRA Life of Duty NRA AMERICAN WARRIOR #16 NRA AMERICAN WARRIOR #16 | SNEAK PEEK Perfect Practice "The NRA... NRA Life of Duty | Frontlines - Black Hawk Echoes Obscure Object of Desire: Borchardt C93, The First "Modern" Semi-Automatic Pistol - The Truth About Guns NRA AMERICAN WARRIOR #16 | SNEAK PEEK The Extortion 17... POLITICS Read More Rand Paul: GOP can't accept Democrats' attempts to undo sequesters Sen. Lindsey Graham: Can't support a Senate deal the House will reject Cruz crushes field in presidential straw poll at Values Voters Summit At Values Voter Summit, Christians relay stories of religious repression Inside the Beltway: Seeking enlightened conservatism VIDEO Read More VIDEO: Crowd Pushes Through Barriers to WWII Memorial (01:43) - A crowd converged on the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, pushing through ... Watch Now SECURITY Read More Air Force: Sequester, shutdown imperil crews and missions N. Korea's response to Kerry's non-aggression agreement: We'll pass Embassy Row: Broken promises on Iranian dissidents Air Force general in charge of ICBMs to be fired Senior Taliban commander tied to failed NYC Times Square bomb plot captured SPORTS Read More Redskins' defense given little chance in 31-16 loss to Dallas FENNO: Redskins' special teams not so special ALCS Game 2: David Ortiz grand slam helps Red Sox stun Tigers HARRIS: Cal Ripken Jr. would bring buzz as manager, but Nats need substance Adrian Peterson, Vikings fall to Panthers with heavy hearts COMMUNITIES Read More Is the government shutdown a model for the future? Rush Limbaugh: Shutdown 2013 Mediation LEE: The U.S. doesn't need 'advice' from economic grandees Campaign finance and the Supreme Court's next round: America for sale In Colorado, Hudak recall is on again ANDY PARKS RADIO Read More 10-11-13 Andy Parks Podcast 10-10-13 Andy Parks Podcast 10-09-13 Andy Parks Podcast 10-08-13 Andy Parks Podcast 10-07-13 Andy Parks Podcast

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FW: Stand Up for Veterans Update

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Robert Serge

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Subject: Stand Up for Veterans Update
To: booperser@live.com
From: lbogle@davmail.org
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2013 10:08:44 -0400

Stand Up for Veterans Update More Info October 9, 2013 Congress Blog: Time to Put Veterans Funding First In The Hill's Congress Blog, DAV's Washington Executive Director Garry Augustine says that the current government shutdown, and the harmful effect it is having on veterans, "…is outrageous and unacceptable; worse it was predictable and preventable." He points out that VA medical care programs are currently protected from budget battles thanks to the enactment of advance appropriations several years ago. "Given the demonstrated success of advance appropriations for health care programs, and the continuing budget stalemates, Congress should vote to extend advance appropriations to all VA discretionary and mandatory programs," Augustine concludes. VSOs Continue Assisting Veterans With Claims Despite Shutdown Although VA has not released details about whether, when, or how VA regional offices will be closed to the public when carryover funding runs out as early as next week, DAV and other VSOs have vowed to continue providing their free services to veterans. In a news report by Military.com, DAV's Jim Marszalek said that, "…if the veterans are not allowed to access the buildings to initiate their claims, we are going to set up our mobile service offices." Marszalek said that DAV services officers would even set up tents near closed VA regional offices if necessary in order to ensure that veterans get the help they need to file claims for benefits. Bills to Expand Advance Appropriations Could Have Shielded Veterans During Shutdown Military.com reports that the VA still does not back pending advance appropriations legislation even though it could have shielded all VA programs from the current government shutdown. According to the Military.com report, "…the Department of Veterans Affairs will not say if it will support legislation -- first filed in February -- that would provide the entire agency with full funding a year in advance." House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL), who sponsored the bipartisan legislation (H.R. 813) with Congressman Mike Michaud (ME), said his goal was, "…to keep VA services from becoming a casualty of partisan politics." Companion Senate legislation (S. 932) was introduced by Senators Mark Begich (AK) and John Boozman (AR), but has yet to be approved by the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

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FW: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 06:40:22 -0500

From: jmburgess@dav.org
To: booperser@live.com
Subject: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Your update from Disabled American Veterans | Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served

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DAV HOME ABOUT US DONATE   DAV Is Here for Veterans Government shutdown or not, DAV believes that veterans are a national priority. That's why we're still on the job. Whether in their offices or setting up canopies in public areas, Veterans across America will find our National Service Officers ready to assist them in filing claims for benefits. When they can't rely on the government to stay running, our veterans rely on supporters like you. Show our injured heroes you consider them a national priority too. Read more >> Read more >> Spotlight DAV Auxiliary Member Makes News When her veteran husband Roy died, Ana Dunn took up his calling to serve veterans. Now her 2,500 volunteer hours at Chattanooga's Outpatient VA clinic have been recognized by her local news. Join Ana in her support of our injured veterans as you make a gift of $25, $50, or $100 now! Help Support DAV You can make a difference in the lives of our nation's injured veterans! Claims Assistance Need help filing your VA claims? Turn to your local DAV office. Become a Member Join your fellow wounded veterans and become a member of DAV today. Volunteer Stand by our veterans and give the gift of your time. DAV Auxiliary Anyone can support the families of our heroes. Learn about DAVA today! Forward to a Friend Enjoyed this newsletter? Send it to a friend! Join Our Communities MORE NEWS FROM DAV More Caregivers Seek Aid A bill is working its way through Congress to extend benefits now given only to caregivers of post 9-11 veterans to caregivers of veterans of earlier wars. Equity is the goal, but cost is expected to be the issue in making the bill a law. Read more >> DAV: Process Claims Right the First Time DAV says lowering the disability claims backlog will take getting it right the first time: "The answer is to get it right the first time," says DAV's David Autry. Read more >> Harley-Davidson Hosts Benefits Counseling Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, NY,  hosted a DAV Mobile Service Office, which the motorcycle maker sponsors under its Harley's Heroes program. Veterans visiting the MSO were treated to counseling on VA benefits.   Read more >> Volunteers Invited Behind the Wheel Looking for a meaningful DAV volunteer opportunity, with fellowship a likely by-product? In New York state and other areas around America, drivers are needed to take veterans to medical appointments in DAV vans. Find out how you can help with the DAV Transportation Network. Read more >> Will You Be of Service Now? What do veterans, caregivers, volunteers and you all have in common? You all know what it means to give of yourselves for the benefit of others. As ill and injured veterans face the uncertainty of what a government shutdown brings, will you do so once again and make a gift of $25, $50, $100 or more now? Read more >>

FW: Warrior & Family Support Newsletter: Monday, 30 September 2013

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From: JS Pentagon OCJCS Mailbox Warrior and Family Support [js.pentagon.ocjcs.mbx.warrior-and-family-support@mail.mil]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 6:43 PM
Subject: Warrior & Family Support Newsletter: Monday, 30 September 2013

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Warrior & Family Support News

"Keeping Faith with the Military Family"

Monday, 30 September 2013

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Warrior & Family Support Office

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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION

Burton veteran gets help with house from Home Depot
Burtonview
Home Depot renovated Army veteran Neal Ketterer's home Sept. 23. The project is part of a national campaign called Celebration of Service. Every two months for five years, Home Depot will pledge $80 million "to ensure military veterans and their ...

American Legion to Host Assistance Service for Middlesex County Veterans
Patch.com
Membership and veteran information staff will be available on Oct. 3 through Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along with members of American Legion Posts in the county to kick off this community and veteran service campaign. A Service Officer will be ...

Paying tribute to Vietnam veterans
Marshalltown Times Republican
A group of Vietnam Veterans representing several Iowa communities are shown carrying a welcome home banner on Marshalltown's Main Street during the annual Oktemberfest parade Saturday. Following were other veterans walking and several vehicles ...

WELLNESS

VA program's goal: Provide health care to help homeless veterans find stability
American Homecomings
Dr. Thomas O'Toole says veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq are at risk for a perfect storm of problems that could lead to homelessness. O'Toole, director of a national program that aims to provide better health care to homeless veterans, said ...

Army OneSource Behavioral Health Alliance Hosts Workshop On Issues ...
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Veterans, Clergy, First Responders, Behavioral Health Specialists, Social Workers, Educators and others who may come across Service members in the course of their work or service are invited to ...

Military update: New Defense Health Agency to expand on-base healthcare
The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
By Tom Philpott. A new Defense Health Agency will come to life tomorrow, armed with new authorities to control health costs by cutting waste and duplication across the separate medical departments of Army, Navy and Air Force. DHA is tasked to ...

EDUCATION

Cheshire Veteran Joins Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Vets with Disabilities

CheshirePatch

A Cheshire veteran seriously injured in Afghanistan will be taking part in a program that helps entrepreneural disabled veterans. Justin Nash was injured while serving as an Infantry Officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom…Now he's participating in the University of Connecticut's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) with Disabilities…

We Are The Narrators of Our Own History: A Call for Student Veterans to Take ...
Huffington Post
With the help of SVA, mtvU and the USF media relations team, we were able to draw national attention to both the barriers and opportunities that exist for the nation's student veterans. When I returned from Iraq in the spring of 2007 and decided to go ...

Translating military training into college credits
USA TODAY
At least 26 states have passed legislation directing their boards of education to develop statewide policies to provide academic credit to the largest influx of veterans since the end of World War II, according to the National Conference of State ...

EMPLOYMENT

AEP reaches out to the veteran community
Intelligent Utility
As a former U.S. Army captain and combat engineer, I know what it's like to embark on a new career path after finishing a military career. Making the transition to the civilian workforce can be daunting, overwhelming and paradigm-shifting. Just ask my ...

Hiring Our Heroes hosting job fair in Wednesday for military service members ...
MLive.com
Veterans' Job fair in Muskegon May 17, 2013 Sgt. Michele Hernandez, left, a recruiter for the Michigan State Police, talks to an attendee at a veterans job fair on Friday, May 17 in Muskegon.File photo. Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber ...

Military veterans: Learn about Pima County employment opportunities at free ...
Tucson Citizen
130918 Veterans Military veterans can learn about opportunities to work for Pima County at a free workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Kino Veterans' Workforce Center, 2801 E. Ajo Way. Representatives from the Pima County Human Resources ...

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