The United States government is a massive employer, and is always looking for qualified candidates to fill a wide variety of open employment positions in locations across the country. Below you’ll find a Qualification Summary for an active, open job listing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The opening is for an Assistant Hospital Housekeeping […]
Currently, only veterans enrolled in VA medical care can get the vaccine through the department.
Source: Measure would allow VA to give coronavirus vaccine to any veteran and most caregivers
Two decades after troops first deployed to a former Soviet airbase “K2” in Uzbekistan veterans say was a source of significant toxic exposures, members of Congress are moving to provide care and benefits to the veterans exposed to hazards there.
Source: Key bill would provide all K2 veterans exposed at ‘black goo’ airbase VA care, benefits
A Republican congressman has filed the second piece of marijuana reform legislation to be introduced so far in the new 117th Congress—this one aimed at ensuring that military veterans aren’t penalized for using medical cannabis in compliance with state law. The proposal from Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), who filed a more expansive version of the […]
Source: GOP Congressman Files Bill To Protect Veterans Who Use Medical Marijuana From Losing Benefits
One veteran experienced increased difficulty breathing and increased suffering in his final days due to the diluted morphine, authorities said.
WWII Veteran Hobart Balaton has a place to call his own, thanks to the caring staff at the VA Western New York and the HUD-VASH program.
Source: WWII Navy Veteran finds home, thanks to Buffalo VA and HUD-VASH – VAntage Point
The world has changed since the last time Army veteran Dave Parramore made a long journey like this. His fundraising efforts have changed too.
Source: St. Augustine veteran bikes 3200 miles to raise money for veterans impacted by COVID-19
Most of the money allotted to the Department of Veterans Affairs from the American Rescue Plan would be used for veterans’ health care, staffing, suicide prevention, research and women’s health. It allows up to $4 billion to be spent on private-sector health care for veterans.
Source: House VA committee advances $15 billion portion of Biden’s American Rescue Plan
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – State Representatives John Szoka (R-Cumberland), John Bell (R-Wayne), John Bradford (R-Mecklenburg) and Diane Wheatley (R-Cumberland) filed House Bill 83 today to eliminate the income tax on the retirement pay of military service members. “We want to make
Source: State Bill Would Eliminate Tax On Military Retirement Pay
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Michael Marshall. In 2012, Michael was homeless, 9 years later, thanks to the support he received from the HUD-VASH program, he works at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Source: Star Spangled Salute: A Former Homeless Veteran Helps Others