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Christian Southards
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Two New Veteran Bills Pass in California Assembly, Advance to Senate
Two veterans bills introduced by California Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) have been advanced to the Senate.
Here’s what ‘Memorial Day’ used to be called
Since the early days of the Post-Civil War era, Memorial Day has honored American servicemembers who have died in the line of duty.
U.S. Senate Reaches Bipartisan Agreement to Advance Honoring Our PACT Act
Senators Jon Tester and Jerry Moran reached a bipartisan agreement to advance the Honoring Our PACT Act. The bill will now go to the Senate...
Monterey County Veterans Office Petitions State to Create New Veterans Home
The Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office is petitioning California to build and manage a new veterans home.
Newsom Announces New Program to Combat Veterans Suicide
California Governor Newsome has announced the establishment of the California Veterans Health Initiative, which aims to end veteran suicide.
Bill Would Eliminate First Three Mental Health Care Copays for Veterans Each Year
The REMOVE Copays Act, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mark Takano, D-Calif., aims to ease the financial burdens of veterans seeking mental health care at VHA...
Private Kern County Committee to Hold May 21 Fundraiser for WWII Memorial
A groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honoring Kern County’s World War II veterans and supporting organizations will be held at Jastro Park on May 21.
CalVet Could Begin Research on Building ‘Satellite Medical Clinics’ Around Veterans Homes
The California Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee has passed a bill requiring CalVet to research the need for building “satellite medical clinics” in proximity...
VA Says Redevelopment of West L.A. Campus Is ‘Proof of Concept’ to Combat Veterans Homelessness
The VA unveiled its Master Plan 2022 for ending veterans homelessness in the country by first focusing on the Greater Los Angeles area.
VA Agrees to Implement Changes to Improve VA’s Native American Direct Loan Program
The Government Accountability Office issued a report on the state of VA’s Native American Direct Loan program.
