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Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

The hotline – open to people in England, Scotland and Wales – is part of a two-year programme working towards an aim end veteran rough sleeping.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

New food stamp requirements test states and USDA - Roll Call

A legislative and regulatory storm is brewing as government agencies work to turn the new food stamp work requirements into reality.

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2023

Missile focus of Defence Strategic Review indicates shift away from peacekeeping, veteran says

Australia's Defence Strategic Review, which calls for the country to increase its missile capabilities, indicates a shift away from peacekeeping, army veteran James Brown tells Q+A.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

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Lest we forget: Anzacs to be honoured around the world

Australian elected officials will honour the country's fallen veterans at dawn services at Gallipoli, the Western Front and the Kokoda Track

The New Daily · Apr 22, 2023

Veterans health accounting move a new headache for appropriators - Roll Call

Debate over how how veterans funding should be provided, specifically aid to veterans exposed to toxins, is an early fiscal 2024 flashpoint.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2023

Biden seeks billions to stop a killer: Hepatitis C

The Biden administration is seeking billions of dollars for a new push to wipe out hepatitis C, a virus that has continued to kill thousands of people annually in the U.S. despite the existence of extremely effective medications that can cure the infection within months.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023

States move to crack down on nurses with bogus diplomas

Medical licensing officials in multiple states are scrambling to stop nurses with fraudulent academic credentials from caring for patients, after three Florida schools were accused of selling thousands of bogus diplomas

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

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Defence veterans' entitlement schemes to be overhauled in bid to 'save lives'

Defence Force personnel are being promised easier access to veterans' entitlements under an overhaul of legislation, as the minister confirms the backlog of claims is still above 42,000.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

New laws to give veterans easier access to compensation

How Australian veterans access compensation will be overhauled after the government declared existing laws over-complicated.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

US military accused of obstruction over cancer linked to ‘forever chemicals’

Families fight for benefits after victims allegedly developed cancer from drinking water tainted by toxic PFAS at New Hampshire base

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2023

Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023

New wrinkle in veterans dispute as negotiators seek omnibus deal - Roll Call

Democrats are pushing to reclassify some Veterans Affairs spending as mandatory during negotiations for a fiscal 2023 omnibus.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2022

VA is blind to its accessibility issues

Government websites are often inaccessible to blind and low-vision patients, despite federal law

Salon · Oct 29, 2022

'I say sorry': government apologises for failing Australian veterans

The government has agreed to all but two of the recommendations from the Royal Commission's first report, but won't lift parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times · Sep 26, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

California enacts law to help LGBTQ military veterans

California's governor has signed a law he says will help military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies to reestablish eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits

AAP · Aug 11, 2022

Minister apologises for failing veterans

The federal government will act on recommendations from the royal commission's interim report immediately, the veterans affairs minister says.

Axios · Jul 14, 2022

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

WEKU · Jun 29, 2022

Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98

As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions.

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The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled

Sen. Joe Manchin says a group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out closures, downsizing and other medical facility changes nationwide

Roll Call · Jun 16, 2022

Senate passes major benefits expansion for sick veterans - Roll Call

The Senate passed a bill to expand health care and disability benefits for veterans who served in war zones and later contracted diseases.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

The $250 cost-of-living payments are going into bank accounts from today. Here's what you need to know

The one-off bonus will be paid to eligible concession card holders and people on certain Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs payments.

AAP · Apr 24, 2022

Anzac services return amid Ukraine plight

Australians have gathered in large numbers at events across the country and overseas to mark Anzac Day, as war once again threatens Europe.

The Canberra Times · Apr 24, 2022

No Sunday sleep-in for campaigners

Sunday was no rest day for those campaigning, as Scott Morrison made a prickly new friend.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Veterans boss raised concerns about private consultants interviewing families about department's performance

Australia's Veterans' Affairs boss warned against attempts to investigate her department's processing of claims, telling the minister last year she would "not support" an approach that specifically focused on families who had lost a relative to suicide.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

GOP congressman who served as Trump's doctor is under investigation by ethics committee

Ronny Jackson rose to national prominence after making far-fetched claims about the then-president’s health

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