Granny says, "Obama ain't keepin' his promises to veterans... Sick veterans wait for Obama to fulfill his promise Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Disability claims can take years See also: Major hurdles remain to end homelessness among veterans November 12, 2012 Arthur Lute's arduous journey from his days as a U.S. Marine to his nights sleeping on the streets illustrates the challenge for the Obama administration to fulfill its promise to end homelessness among veterans by 2015.
Obama a hawk when it comes to war... Liberal in domestic issues, Obama a hawk on war Saturday February 9, 2013 - WASHINGTON - For all of his liberal positions on the environment, taxes and health care, President Barack Obama is a hawk when it comes to the war on terror. See also: New push is on to give 200,000 Reserve retirees veteran status February 7, 2013 - Lt. Cmdr. Jack Townsend, a Navy Reserve retiree in Richmond, Va., first became aware a decade ago that he wasnt considered a military veteran under federal law. Its been bothering him ever since.
Democrats and Republicans have not differed that much when it comes to foreign policy, at least not compared to domestic policy. I think it comes with the territory of being the most powerful country in the world.
Veterans' preference not helping some... Younger vets still struggle as jobs scene improves February 19, 2013 WASHINGTON -- Two months after completing his five-plus years as an Army medic, Dan Huber is still looking for a job. And while he's had some promising interviews, he has no assurances the search will end soon.
VA backlog gettin' worse... VA backlog continues to mount; no clear solutions in sight February 26, 2013 WASHINGTON — VA Secretary Eric Shinseki pledged Tuesday that his department will make progress toward ending the benefits backlog this year. House and Senate leaders promised to tackle the issue in upcoming hearings. Veterans groups are lobbying lawmakers this week on the depth of the problem. See also: New VA clinics, expansions left in limbo February 26, 2013 WASHINGTON — A veterans' health clinic in Brick, N.J. is in such disrepair that when the snow gets heavy, patients have to go elsewhere for fear the roof might collapse. Another in San Antonio has extensive mildew and mold problems that could prove a health hazard for employees and patients in the coming years.
VA protected from sequester cuts, but not veterans... VA protected from sequester cuts, but veterans will feel the pain February 26, 2013 WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs will be spared when sequestration hits March 1. But veterans will not.
Military yankin' the rug out from underneath student veterans... Army suspends tuition assistance program for troops March 8, 2013 The Army announced Friday it is suspending its tuition assistance program for soldiers newly enrolling in classes due to sequestration and other budgetary pressures. See also: Marines halt new enrollments in tuition assistance programs; other services could follow March 5, 2013 WASHINGTON Some Marines are scrambling to find ways to pay for classes after a surprise announcement that the Marine Corps has stopped new enrollments in its tuition assistance program.
Another example of politicians being able to promise whatever they want in campaigns, and are held to zero accountability for fulfilling those promises. Stop listening to what these people say, and follow the money!
Backlash from suspension of tuition assistance programs for military... Suspension of tuition assistance programs under fire from troops, educators March 14, 2013 The suspension of tuition assistance programs for servicemembers has sparked outrage, anxiety and despair.
Granny says, "Dat's right - veterans need REAL jobs to support their families - not Walmart & McDonalds wages... Auditors find low enrollment in vets jobs program April 16, 2013 WASHINGTON -- A job-training program designed to help veterans re-enter the workforce has more than 60,000 empty slots, left unfilled despite efforts to reduce the jobless rate among veterans, federal auditors said in a new report.
Problem hasn't gotten better... Short-term fix could help vets, but will it solve the backlog problem? April 23, 2013 WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers remain skeptical that the Department of Veterans Affairs new short-term fix to tackle the massive claims backlog will ultimately solve the problem.
Granny says, "How `bout protectin' dey's jobs?... Reward for combat duty: Loss of jobs May 6, 2013 - The jobs of the nation's citizen-soldiers are supposed to be safe while they are serving their country: Federal law does not allow employers to penalize service members because of their military duties.
Work yer fingers to the bone, whadaya get - boney fingers... VA workers told to work overtime to clear claims backlog May 15, 2013 - Veterans Affairs claims processors will be required to work overtime this summer to help clear the problematic benefits backlog, department officials announced Wednesday.
Another example of one party making the mess and then expecting the other party to quickly clean it up...kinda like the crashed economy. I wonder though how Obama can do anything at all what with the GOP trying to deep six him at every turn, no matter how damaging to the Amercan people. Some would call the GOP traitors and clamor for their heads.
VA triples spending on homeless vets... VA triples spending on homelessness problem July 11, 2013 WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday awarded almost $300 million in grants for homeless and low-income assistance efforts, three times what the agency spent on that program last year.
Agent Orange support troops denied compensation claims... Ailing veterans denied claims as they point to Vietnam-era cargo planes August 5, 2013 WASHINGTON Nearly three dozen rugged C-123 transport planes formed the backbone of the U.S. militarys campaign to spray Agent Orange over jungles hiding enemy soldiers during the Vietnam War. And many of the troops who served in the conflict have been compensated for diseases associated with their exposure to the toxic defoliant.
Lack of financial skills leads to veterans' homelessness... Study: Lack of financial literacy may trigger vets homelessness October 22, 2013 ~ Veterans are more likely to end up homeless not just because of military stressors but also because of poor financial skills, according to new research. See also: Veteran homelessness is dropping, but jobs still hard to find October 21, 2013 Strangers sometimes shake Hamp Becks hand to thank him for his military service in Vietnam. Cosmetology student Lauren Rolow went a step further and gave him a manicure.
More help needed to reduce homelessness for female veterans... US must do more to reduce homelessness among female veterans October 17, 2014 ~ Ginger Miller served in the U.S. Navy as a bosuns mate, receiving a medical discharge for an in-service accident. Although her service skills didnt readily transfer to civilian life, she never dreamed shed end up homeless, living on the streets for three years with her 2-year-old son and husband, a former Marine suffering from PTSD who also could not find work.
Those who have served our country deserve better... Technicality Keeps Thousands of Post-9/11 Vets from VA Benefits Nov 14, 2015 | Nearly 30,000 post-9/11 combat veterans -- some of whom have been waiting for years -- are still without Department of Veterans Affairs health benefits due to a technicality more than three months after a whistleblower brought the issue to light.
