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Rikki Almanza
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Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act Seeks to Provide Continuous Health Coverage for Transitioning Service Members
Lawmakers have reintroduced the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act to prevent gaps in health coverage by allowing Service Members to enroll in VA health care before...
Berkeley Law to Host Free VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Clinic on February 28
L.O.V.E. is hosting a free legal clinic on February 28 at Berkeley Law to help Veterans access VA benefits and discharge upgrades.
Savings from VA Layoffs Redirected to Veterans’ Care and Benefits
The VA has laid off over 1,000 employees to save $98 million, redirecting the funds to Veterans' services and benefits.
VA Secretary Doug Collins Addresses Concerns About DOGE and Veterans’ Benefits in Video Message
VA Secretary Doug Collins reassures Veterans in a video message that benefits are not being cut, emphasizes improved services, and addresses concerns about government oversight.
Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
Senators have reintroduced the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act to prevent Veterans from losing gun rights due to VA financial assistance.
Democratic Senators Urge VA to Block Elon Musk’s DOGE from Accessing Veterans’ Private Data
In a letter, a group of Democratic senators urge VA Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate action to block tech billionaire Elon Musk and his...
Lawmakers Push for Easier Access to Health Care for Veterans
Congress is reviewing legislation, The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which will make it easier for Veterans to access health care outside the VA.
Veterans Groups Urge President Trump to Reconsider Executive Order on Refugee Program
Several Veterans groups are urging Trump to reconsider suspending the refugee program, fearing it endangers Afghan allies who supported U.S. forces.
Trump to Reinstate Troops With Back Pay Dismissed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday reinstating Service Members dismissed over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, restoring their rank and providing...
Over 300,000 VA Health Care Jobs Exempted from Federal Hiring Freeze
The VA exempts over 300,000 health care roles from the federal hiring freeze amid criticism over its impact on Veterans’ care and agency operations.
