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2 days ago

Trump Official Highlights Benefits of VA Home Loans and Efforts To Modernize the Key Program

Our commitment to veterans today is the same as President Roosevelt's commitment 81 years ago, when the VA loan program was created. Owning a home gives a veteran a renewed sense of community and purpose.
SF real estate
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Exclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance

VA employees must get approval from political appointees before publishing or speaking to the public, restricting their ability to share important health insights.
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

Why The Number Of U.S. Visas Being Granted To Afghan And Iraqi Allies Are Down

I had a call from the Taliban and saying, hey, you know, they would kill me for that.
US news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's VA strands thousands of veterans by ending a key mortgage program

The VA has ended the VASP program, risking foreclosure for thousands of veterans who depend on it for mortgage relief.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

The effects of Agent Orange have permeated generations, causing congenital anomalies and a persistent struggle for justice, marking a dark legacy of the Vietnam War.
SF parents
Mental health
fromDaily Kos
3 months ago

The American Prospect: "A Middle Finger To Vets" By Trump/Musk And New VA Secretary.

The Veterans Administration is facing significant turmoil and mismanagement affecting veterans' healthcare and job security due to recent political changes.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

MoD investigates air crew cancers after helicopter claims

At least six cases have already been settled out of court by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), with dozens of other air crew and families understood to be in the process of suing.
UK politics
fromBusline News
6 months ago

U.S. Department Of Defense Office Honors Bendix Employee With Patriot Award - Busline News

I wanted to take a step to express my sincere gratitude to Keith and Bendix for unwavering support of my military duties. A true leader is not just one who guides in the workplace but also one who supports the call of duty, understanding that service to country is just as important as service to company. Knowing that I have the backing of such a supportive employer has made balancing my responsibilities much easier.
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