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Veterans Super PAC Funded By Jeff Bezos Pulls Ad That Attacked Democrat As Traitor Post-9/11

A super PAC that works to elect military veterans to public office called With Honor Fund pulled an advertisement on Thursday that criticized a Democratic congressional candidate for not supporting the U.S. after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

By |2018-10-27T08:48:55-04:00October 28th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on Veterans Super PAC Funded By Jeff Bezos Pulls Ad That Attacked Democrat As Traitor Post-9/11

VA Announces Milestone in Modernizing Veterans’ Claims Processing

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced this week that it has achieved a milestone in moving from its old paper records processing system to a new electronic one designed to expedite the claims decision process for veterans

By |2018-10-27T08:32:54-04:00October 27th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on VA Announces Milestone in Modernizing Veterans’ Claims Processing

These veterans are questioning Amy McGrath’s military record. Here’s what she did.

As Election Day nears in her nationally-watched race against U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, a handful of veterans in the 19-county district are using conservative talk radio and letters to the editor to accuse McGrath of misrepresenting her role in combat missions.

By |2018-10-20T11:42:49-04:00October 21st, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on These veterans are questioning Amy McGrath’s military record. Here’s what she did.

Army Veteran Wages War on Social-Media Disinformation

Mr. Goldsmith, a 33-year-old Army veteran, sent Facebook what he thought was a straightforward request to take down the bogus page. At first, Facebook told him to try to work it out with the authors of the fake page, whom he was never able to track down. Then, after two months, Facebook deleted it.

By |2018-10-20T11:32:56-04:00October 20th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on Army Veteran Wages War on Social-Media Disinformation

‘Call of Duty’ marathon raises funds to help veterans find jobs

A 53-hour "Call of Duty" gaming marathon streamed around the world is raising money to help veterans find jobs.

By |2018-10-16T20:48:54-04:00October 18th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on ‘Call of Duty’ marathon raises funds to help veterans find jobs

Democrats Are Ignoring One Key Voting Group: Veterans

With control of Congress at stake in next month’s midterm elections, Democrats have a rare opportunity to gain a foothold against President Trump’s Republican Party. But if they come up short, it may be in part because of a failure to pursue a key group of voters.

By |2018-10-16T20:52:50-04:00October 17th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on Democrats Are Ignoring One Key Voting Group: Veterans

Veterans, military retirees will see a 2.8 percent COLA boost for 2019

Veterans receiving disability pay and military retirees will see a 2.8 percent cost-of-living boost starting in December, their largest increase in six years. On Thursday, Social Security Administration officials announced that the cost-of-living adjustment for 2019 for their beneficiaries will be 2.8 percent, the biggest increase since 2012. Last year the increase was 2 percent, and the previous three years were only 2 percent combined.

By |2018-10-16T20:38:12-04:00October 17th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on Veterans, military retirees will see a 2.8 percent COLA boost for 2019

Joe Manchin wrong that W.Va. is first in nation in veterans

Addressing a crowd of teachers and public employees at a Sept. 16 rally at the Capitol in Charleston, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., touted a number of things his home state can be proud of.

By |2018-10-16T20:33:43-04:00October 16th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on Joe Manchin wrong that W.Va. is first in nation in veterans

‘We just need each other’: These five charities were honored for their work to help veterans

A new charity that pays for and helps organize reunions for combat veterans has received a $50,000 grant, the highest honor in this year’s Newman’s Own Awards competition.

By |2018-10-07T20:12:19-04:00October 7th, 2018|In The News|Comments Off on ‘We just need each other’: These five charities were honored for their work to help veterans
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