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veterans advantage Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Holds Roundtable on Veterans’ Treatment Courts Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) led a roundtable discussion on judicial courts that only hear cases involving veterans and provide judges greater latitude in sentencing for non-violent crimes. Modeled after drug and mental health treatment courts, judges are able to order counseling, substance abuse treatment, mentoring, job training, housing assistance, and job placement services as alternatives to incarceration. With both Democratic and Republican Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in attendance, participants discussed their efforts to help veterans avoid jail by connecting them to necessary treatment and support.
Jared C. Monti – Medal of Honor Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Barack Obama will Posthumously Award Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti the Medal of Honor for Conspicuous Gallantry in Afghanistan "Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jared C. Monti, a Military Occupational Specialty 13F Fire Support Specialist, was a Targeting NCO assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. He distinguished himself by acts of conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty against an armed enemy in Gowardesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.
veterans advantage Military & Veterans News Vet News: Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Names New Chief Executive Officer LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM - News) – Humana Veterans Healthcare Services, announces the appointment of Tim S. McClain as the company's new president and ny's initiatives in veteran's health care, including the current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demonstration Project HERO, while providing executive leadership and insight as the company continues to seek innovative ways to build its business.
Heroes Mail Military & Veterans News Vet News: Holiday Mail for Heroes Receives More than 1.4 Million Cards for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families More than 1.4 million holiday cards for service members, veterans and military families were received through Holiday Mail for Heroes, a joint initiative of Pitney Bowes and the American Red Cross. Messages from Americans of thanks, support and holiday cheer went to service men and women at more than 300 military bases and hospitals, veteran’s hospitals, and other locations in the U.S. and around the world.
Bob Filner Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Approves Filner Amendment to Support Paralympic Program for Injured Vets Washington, D.C. – Bob Filner (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced that the House of Representatives approved a critical funding increase for a paralympic program for Veterans and members of the Armed Services. Hundreds of injured Veterans now actively participate in paralympic sports and training programs that enhance their rehabilitation and promote healing from the wounds of war.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Passes Historic Bill to Secure Timely Funding for Veterans’ Health Care Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1016, landmark legislation to secure timely funding for Veterans’ health care delivered through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Bob Filner (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced passage of the bill that would authorize the ‘advance appropriations’ process. The bill provides Congress greater ability to develop appropriation bills that provide sufficient funding to meet the best estimate of anticipated demand for VA health care services in future years by allowing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical accounts one year in advance.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Subcommittee Reviews Legislation to Provide Greater Support to Veterans and Survivors Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1016, landmark legislation to secure timely funding for Veterans’ health care delivered through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Bob Filner (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced passage of the bill that would authorize the ‘advance appropriations’ process. The bill provides Congress greater ability to develop appropriation bills that provide sufficient funding to meet the best estimate of anticipated demand for VA health care services in future years by allowing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical accounts one year in advance.
Senator Daniel K. Akaka Military & Veterans News Vet News: Veterans Groups Give Unanimous Support To Caregiver and Rural Health Bills At Health Care Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, chaired a hearing yesterday during which several veterans organizations testified in support of pending health care legislation. The backing of Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, and Disabled American Veterans adds momentum to the Chairman’s veterans’ health care agenda, which includes reforming health care funding, breaking down health care barriers for rural veterans, and establishing a permanent support program for family caregivers.
Veterans Advantage logo Military & Veterans News Vet News: President-Elect Barack Obama Announces Gen. Eric Shinseki as Secretary of Veterans Affairs President-elect Barack Obama announced today that General Eric Shinseki will be his nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. General Shinseki is a former Army Chief of Staff and 38-year Army veteran who served two combat tours in Vietnam. He understands the changing needs of our troops and their families and shares President-elect Obama’s commitment to modernizing the VA to meet the challenges of our time.
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