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This week in Congress: Annual parade of vets advocates on Capitol Hill forced online this year
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 1, 2021.
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With new leadership roles, Tester hopes to bridge gap between defense, veterans policy work
The Montana Democrat will serve as chairman of both the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and the defense panel of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Adding high blood pressure to list of presumptive Agent Orange illnesses a key focus for lawmakers this year
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman said he is dismayed that the issue hasn't already been settled.
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Coronavirus cases among VA patients reach four-month low
Department officials reported nearly 21,000 active virus cases six weeks ago but only about 5,500 this week.
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Measure would allow VA to give coronavirus vaccine to any veteran and most caregivers
Currently, only veterans enrolled in VA medical care can get the vaccine through the department.
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Marine veteran, an ex NYPD cop, charged in violent Capitol attack
Marine veteran Thomas Webster, 54, will remain jailed after surrendering to the FBI and appearing in White Plains federal court.
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Personal training is a $4 billion industry. Here’s how veterans are cashing in (and you can too)
See why veterans make great fitness coaches and how veterans in the industry are adapting to the pandemic.
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VA secretary promises ‘urgency’ in implementing new Agent Orange presumptive benefits rules
But Denis McDonough did not offer a specific timeline on when veterans will see changes put in place.
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VA secretary promises diverse leadership team, but can’t say when they’ll be in place
Denis McDonough said that finding the right leaders for the department is among his first priorities in office.
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A 99-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his medals
Soldier served in Allied invasion of Italy.
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