-
Rikki Almanza
Posts
Senator Ricketts Pushes for Federal Tax Cuts on Social Security and Veteran Benefits
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced federal legislation to eliminate taxes on Social Security and military retirement benefits, providing financial relief for retirees and Veterans.
The American Legion Advocates for Transition Assistance Program Improvements
The American Legion urged Congress to evolve and modernize TAP to better assist Service Members and their families in transitioning to civilian life.
Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans
The bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act, reintroduced in January, has been referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.
