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Rikki Almanza
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Congress Considers Changes to VA Home Loan Program
Congress is considering limits on VA loan repurchases and a partial claim option, sparking debate over financial stability and Veterans' access.
Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Retired four-star officers have joined a lawsuit to compel the VA to provide additional housing for homeless Veterans on the grounds of the VA Medical...
Federal Judges Rule VA and Federal Agency Mass Firings Illegal, Order Worker Reinstatement
Two federal judges have ruled that the mass firing of thousands of probationary employees at federal agencies, including the VA, was unlawful and ordered their...
The American Legion Launches Survey on Government Actions Impacting Veterans
The American Legion has released a survey for Veterans and their families to share their perspectives on recent and future government actions affecting them.
California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from seven other states, are demanding details on how many Veterans and their spouses were terminated...
Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’
The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to...
VA Plans to Cut Over 80,000 Jobs and Hundreds of Contracts
As part of a restructuring effort, the VA plans to cut over 80,000 jobs to return to 2019 staffing levels and cancel hundreds of contracts.
Remains of California WWII Airman Sgt. James H. Murray Identified After Decades
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of California WWII POW Sgt. James H. Murray, who will be laid to rest at Arlington National...
Legendary Actor and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95
Gene Hackman, legendary actor and former U.S. Marine, passed away at the age of 95 alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe, New...
The American Legion Legislative Commission Meets at Capitol Hill
The American Legion Legislative Commission gathered at the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing room to discuss key legislative priorities for Veterans during the 65th...
