"Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits weeks after the measure initially sailed through the Senate with 84 votes, angering Democrats, veterans groups and comedian Jon Stewart, a leading proponent to aid the community." "A bill aimed at protecting veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service was shut down … [Read more...] about Republicans Vote Against Veterans
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Republicans That Voted Against the Veteran “Honoring Our PACT Act”
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives "Republicans just gave us the middle finger by voting against the Honoring Our PACT Act, which protects toxin-exposed veterans. We can't say we're surprised. Time and time again Republicans have shown they couldn't care less about improving the lives of their constituents – and that includes veterans. This is the same party … [Read more...] about Republicans That Voted Against the Veteran “Honoring Our PACT Act”
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo
Originally published on May 25, 2009 - For Memorial Day Art Fettig's Monday Morning MemoMay 25, 2009In This Issueo A Letter To Maxo Say Something Goodo Visit Our Websiteo Points To Pondero A Little Humoro Quote of the WeekA Letter To Max © Art Fettig Dear Max, It's Memorial Day and I'm thinking about Korea and about you, Max. You and those other G.I's they … [Read more...] about Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo
Veterans in Arizona Celebrate Diversity
Reach Out to the Phoenix VA LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator June was PRIDE Month, and VA takes pride in striving to improve the health and healthcare for LGBTQ+ Veterans. There are an estimated one million lesbian, gay, and bisexual Veterans in the United States. Research also shows that transgender identity is about five times more common among Veterans than … [Read more...] about Veterans in Arizona Celebrate Diversity
Ross Reck: Holiday Memories Are Created By The Things You Do, Not the Things You Buy
For a number of years, my wife conducted gift making workshops during early December. During these workshops, she would ask the participants to share their most cherished holiday memories. Not once did anyone recall a specific gift. It was always about something they had done with someone else, something they had … [Read more...] about Ross Reck: Holiday Memories Are Created By The Things You Do, Not the Things You Buy