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Bills introduced in Congress that would broaden eligibility for VA medical care and disability benefits would top $200 billion over 10 years.
This week, that senator has a name. As reported by Stars & Stripes, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn, is the lawmaker responsible for the stall. Blackburn argued Tuesday that she will delay confirmation until the agency indefinitely. That is, until VA provides its official position on the cost and implementation of the Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021. The confirmations impacted by the hold or stall include: Donald Remy: nominated to be the Deputy Secretary (top middle) Matthew Quinn: nominated to be under secretary for memorial affairs (bottom right) Maryanne Dona...
TOM LUTEY Acknowledging the federal governmentâs failure to treat military veterans exposed to toxic substances like Agent Orange and burn pit smoke, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester rolled out sweeping legislation Tuesday to assure health care and disability compensation. Tester, the Senate Veteransâ Affairs Committee chairman, said the body will begin work this week on the Compensation and Overdue Support for Troops, or COST Act. The bill grants immediate access to health care and disability services for all veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill wo...
Tester announces new bill aimed at expanding coverage for veterans exposed to toxic hazards United States Department of Defense, Sgt. Jason W. Fudge photographer U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) burn black water aboard Taqaddum, Iraq September 22, 2008. Brig. Gen. Robert R. Ruark, Commanding General, 1st MLG, watched the event because this was the last time burning this specific black water pit before filling it in with sand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason W. Fudge\RELEASED) By: John Riley and last updated 2021-05-25 15:51:38-04 Chairman of the...
New bill aims to expand coverage for military veterans exposed to toxic hazards United States Department of Defense, Sgt. Jason W. Fudge photographer U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) burn black water aboard Taqaddum, Iraq September 22, 2008. Brig. Gen. Robert R. Ruark, Commanding General, 1st MLG, watched the event because this was the last time burning this specific black water pit before filling it in with sand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason W. Fudge\RELEASED) By: John Riley and last updated 2021-05-25 16:51:45-04 Chairman of the Senate Vete...