Compact Act News Today

The Nitijela promptly scheduled two weeks of public hearings in Majuro and Kwajalein to get public reaction and input on the new Compact.

Analysis - The Compact is expected to be endorsed by early next month following the parliament review. But the US nuclear test legacy remains an open question as to how it will play out.

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough traveled around Wyoming late last month, raising awareness of how many veterans the PACT Act has helped so far, and how many more people

Thousands of veterans in the state have been screened for toxic exposures, seen experts and filed claims.

Federated States of Micronesia President says his country could be staring down a "fiscal cliff" very soon if the US Congress does not approve its compact agreement.

In observation of Suicide Prevention Month, Ty Hegland, CEO and managing director of Prairie St. John's, highlights recent legislation passed to help veterans experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental health support for veterans

Carbon County Veterans Affairs announces the following events: • Vietnam Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie, Tuesday, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Weatherly American Legion. RSVP by today by calling 570-325-3...

Veterans in immediate suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency care wherever they are.

The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and it is now in effect.