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‘House of Prayer’ Accused of Defrauding Veterans and Obstructing Investigation

‘House of Prayer’ Accused of Defrauding Veterans and Obstructing Investigation

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 25, 2024

Federal prosecutors are accusing House of Prayer, a national church allegedly involved in defrauding Veterans of millions of dollars in benefits, of obstructing their investigation and are pushing for contempt of court charges and fines. According to court documents...
Legislators Advocate for a 2025 Increase in Veterans’ Benefits Based on Cost of Living

Legislators Advocate for a 2025 Increase in Veterans’ Benefits Based on Cost of Living

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 9, 2024

In an effort to help Veterans’ payouts keep up with inflation, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and ranking member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), introduced plans yesterday to ensure a cost-of-living boost in benefits for Veterans...
Native American Veterans Can Get Help with Homeownership on Trust Land Through VA Program

Native American Veterans Can Get Help with Homeownership on Trust Land Through VA Program

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 5, 2024

A VA program aims to help Native American Veterans in purchasing, refinancing or building residences on trust land. The Veterans Benefits Administration’s, VBA, Loan Guaranty Service, LGY, intends to help meet the needs of Native American Veterans seeking to...
Lawmakers and Veteran Groups Renew Efforts to Advance Legislation Granting Combat Disabled Veterans Full Benefits

Lawmakers and Veteran Groups Renew Efforts to Advance Legislation Granting Combat Disabled Veterans Full Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 8, 2024

Leading lawmakers and Veterans organizations are once again pushing for support of the Major Richard Star Act, a bill designed to expand benefits for Veterans injured in combat. The legislation seeks to ensure that all Service Members who medically retire have full...
American Legion Stands with Gold Star Spouses in Support of H.R. 3651

American Legion Stands with Gold Star Spouses in Support of H.R. 3651

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 14, 2024

  The American Legion is urging members of the Legion Family to engage with their respective members of Congress, advocating for support of H.R. 3651, bipartisan legislation designed to ensure surviving spouses of military servicemembers maintain survivor...
RAND Research Sheds Light on Challenges of Veteran Single Parents

RAND Research Sheds Light on Challenges of Veteran Single Parents

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024

A recent report from RAND Corporation, “Veteran Single Parents: Surviving but Not Thriving,” sheds light on the challenges faced by Veteran single parents, particularly women, who are more likely to face financial insecurity and struggle to access...
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