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Former VA Acting Secretary Peter O’Rourke Applauds Louisiana Legislature for Voting Overwhelmingly in Favor of SB 159: Protecting Veterans’ Rights with the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services Act
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 23, 2024 — Former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of
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National Association for Veteran Rights Supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Historic Grant Funding for Texas Veterans, Expanding Local Access to Vital Services
Washington, D.C. – The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) commends Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Former VA Acting Secretary Peter O’Rourke Urges Members of the Louisiana House Of Representatives to Pass SB 159: Protecting Veterans’ Rights with the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services Act
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, – May 6, 2024— Peter O’Rourke, former Acting Secretary of the U.S.
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National Association for Veteran Rights Condemns Maine Legislative Action to Deny Veteran Choice – Urges Governor to Veto
WASHINGTON–The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) opposes the recent passage of Maine Legislative Document
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A California Bill Threatens a Veteran’s Right to Choose
A newly proposed piece of legislation, California Senate Bill 1124 (SB 1124), aimed at helping
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Tales of the McCabe: Bergman, Mace Bill Protects, Expands Trump-Era VA Reforms
One of President Donald J. Trump’s most significant accomplishments in his first term was overhauling
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Veterans should be allowed to use private services to get benefits
During my time serving as a U.S. senator, many New Hampshire veterans contacted my office
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Rogers: Doing right by Iowa’s veterans
As the echoes of Veterans Day celebrations linger in our hearts and minds, it is
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American Legion Signals Compromise In Battle Over Veteran Disability Benefits
One of America’s longest running inside-the-beltway battles on domestic policy took a turn for the
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VSOs should back a PLUS Act that gives vets options
Disabled veterans are not stupid. Why are some members of Congress and even some Veteran
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VA’s role in migrant medical care draws scrutiny from advocates as border crisis intensifies
A long-standing arrangement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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More than 600 veterans at Tomah VA will have their disability claims reexamined
As a Virginia resident and a veteran, I’ve studied the congressional dueling bills on health
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GUARD Act vs. PLUS Act: Veterans should study dueling bills on health care
As a Virginia resident and a veteran, I’ve studied the congressional dueling bills on health
National Association for Veteran Rights Launches to Represent Private Companies That Help Disabled Veterans
Washington, DC – The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) launched today to represent private