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GOP Vets Sponsors Third Annual VETTY Awards
GOP Vets Sponsors Third Annual VETTY Awards... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Keeps Promise To Veterans By Signing VA Accountability Bill
President Trump Signed A Bipartisan Bill Today To Improve Accountability And Efficiency At The VA... Continue Reading »
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#GOPVets Launch Western Task Forces
WASHINGTON – Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) in conjunction with the Colorado GOP and Nevada GOP launched the Colorado and Nevada GOPVets Task Forces. GOPVets was established as the Republican Party’s military and veteran engagement program dedicated to recruiting more veterans to directly participate in the 2016 elections. This is the largest veteran’s engagement effort ever undertaken in these key target states.... Continue Reading »
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What Do Disneyland And The VA Have In Common? Nothing. Nothing At All.
In a ludicrous comparison, McDonald suggested that the VA should have the same standards of success as Disneyland. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On VA Secretary Comparing Wait Times To Lines At Disneyland
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald’s comments at the Christian Science Monitor Breakfast comparing wait times at the VA to lines at Disneyland:... Continue Reading »
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Another City, Another Broken Promise To Fix The VA
The President Committed To Making Sure The "Concerns That Have Been Raised Are Addressed." OBAMA: "What I've committed to is making sure that we implement the Choice Act promptly and effectively, and that some of the concerns that have been raised are addressed." (President Obama, Remarks By The President After VA Roundtable, Phoenix, AR, 3/13/15) ... Continue Reading »
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A Prisoner of War for 7 Years, Rep. Sam Johnson Salutes America's Veterans
Representing the Third District of Texas, Sam Johnson ranks among the few members of Congress to fight in combat. During his 29-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Representative Johnson flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He endured nearly seven years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi, including 42 months in solitary confinement. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On Veterans Day
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chair Sharon Day released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches GOPVets
Today the Republican National Committee (RNC) rolled out GOPVets, a national military and veteran voter engagement initiative designed to recruit 20,000 veteran volunteers for the GOP’s 2016 efforts, register 80,000 military, military family, and veteran voters, and bring 700,000 new voters from those communities to the polls next November.... Continue Reading »
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Top VA Officials Take 5th Over Testifying On Job Manipulation Allegations
Last Night, Two Senior VA Officials Invoked The Fifth Amendment And Refused To Answer Questions On Claims They Manipulated The Hiring System For Personal Gain... Continue Reading »
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Sen. McCain and Rep. Miller: If You Care About Vets, You Can’t Count on Hillary
Hillary’s remarks hit close to home with Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator John McCain and House Veteran’s Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller, who work on the serious challenges facing our veterans on a daily basis. ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Sen. John McCain & Rep. Jeff Miller Respond To Hillary Clinton’s
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL) held a media conference call today responding to Hillary Clinton’s comments minimizing the crisis facing our veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. A transcript of Senator McCain and Congressman Miller’s opening remarks are below.... Continue Reading »
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Over a Year Later, President Obama Fails to Deliver VA Reform
Today, President Obama speaks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention in Pittsburg, and he has a lot of explaining to do. It has been over a year since we learned that the Veterans Administration (VA) doctored records to cover up long wait times while Veterans died waiting for care. Yet, under Obama’s watch, problems are still rampant at the agency. Consider the following:... Continue Reading »
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Obama Continues To Ignore America's Veterans
Today, Obama will visit the Phoenix VA hospital, which The Arizona Republic called "the epicenter of a national VA health care crisis." ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) Delivers Weekly Republican Address
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) released the following weekly Republican address. The address is available in both audio and video format and is embargoed until 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 7, 2014.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on Resignation Of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki
“While we are eager to see the President finally engaging on this issue, this has never been about a single person or a single resignation. We now know that thousands of veterans haven't gotten the treatment they were owed, languished on false wait lists, and were simply denied access to care when it was inconvenient—all so this administration could pretend they were reducing wait times. We also know those within the President's administration were rewarded—given thousands of taxpayer dollars in bonuses—and that the administration has known about issues at the VA for years. ... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Economy Isn't Working For Veterans
In early August of 2009, President Barack Obama stood with a group of young soldiers at George Mason University in Virginia and proudly announced that the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, which he'd sponsored in the Senate, had taken effect. 'This is not simply a debt that we are repaying to the remarkable men and women who have served,' Obama said of the bill, which provides tuition and housing support to veterans. 'We are letting those who have borne the heaviest burden lead us in to the 21st century.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Talk On Veterans Is Just That
And we're not going to let up until we eliminate the backlog once and for all. And we'll keep moving ahead with paperless systems so the backlog doesn't come back, and so your claims are processed right -- the first time, on time. After years of military service, you shouldn't have to wait for years for the benefits you have earned... Continue Reading »
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Horror Stories From Obama's VA
OBAMA: "This leads me to another promise I made four years ago -- upholding America's sacred trust with our veterans. I promised to strengthen the VA, and that promise has been kept. In my first year, we achieved the largest percentage increase in the VA budget in 30 years. And we're going to keep making historic investments in our veterans. When Richard came to the Oval Office, we talked about what those automatic budget cuts -- sequestration -- could mean for the VA. So my administration has made it clear: Your veteran's benefits are exempt from sequestration. They are exempt. And because advance appropriations is now the law of the land, veterans' health care is protected from the budget battles in Washington.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches Robocalls, Twitter Campaign On VA Scandal
Today the Republican National Committee (RNC) is launching robocalls and a Twitter campaign urging Americans to call their representatives and ask for an independent investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs.... Continue Reading »
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Our Veterans Deserve Better
Following the Memorial Day weekend, our thoughts are with our veterans and their families. Those who fight for our freedom deserve the unwavering support of their fellow citizens. And they deserve a VA system that works.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Response To The VA Crisis Is Panned: “Pathetic,” “Hardly Enough,” And “Sadly Ineffective”
National Journal’s Ron Fournier: Obama’s Response To The VA Scandal Is “Pathetic” And Shows How “He Didn’t Govern.” RON FOURNIER: “That is their view and it’s pathetic. The President came into office knowing that this was a systemic problem.” KING: “He campaigned on this in 2008 and the Bush Administration, and the problems were there in the Bush Administration, but they warned him during the transition. They said here’s a problem, we’re passing on to you.” FOURNIER: “And he knew it was going to get much worse because he was winding down the wars, as he promised to do. And he knew this had to be radical overhaul, not around the edges. And what did he do like he’s done with a lot of other things? He didn't pay attention. He didn't govern. And now he's holding nobody accountable.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama Still Under Fire After VA Scandal Press Conference
CBS Headline: “Under Pressure To Respond, Obama Addresses VA Hospital Scandal” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Reax to Obama on VA
“Why did President Obama wait to address this situation only to ask our veterans for more time and to offer nothing but words? We've known about these problems for weeks—facilities cooking their books, veterans dying while waiting for an appointment and bonuses being handed out to those in charge. The Administration, we now know, has known about them even longer. Our veterans have had enough. They deserve results. And we all deserve more from our President. It’s time for an independent investigation.” – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus... Continue Reading »
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W.H. Evades Questions On When Obama Became Aware Of VA Scandal
Hi all, yesterday President Obama learned about the VA scandal in the news. Today the White House is evading the question… but there’s no need for an independent investigation.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Calls for Independent Investigation Into The Department of Veterans Affairs
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement calling for an independent investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs: ... Continue Reading »
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Obama & Senate Democrats Have Callously Ignored Funding For Veterans
On June 4, 2013, The House Nearly Unanimously Passed The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs And Related Agencies Appropriations Act For FY 2014.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Promises To Veterans Still Unfulfilled
Today President Obama Will Announce His "Latest Joining Forces Initiative, A Program Designed To Help Find Jobs For Veterans And Military Spouses." "President Obama turns his attention to military veterans on Tuesday. The president and first lady Michelle Obama will announce their latest Joining Forces initiative, a program designed to help find jobs for veterans and military spouses."... Continue Reading »
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VA Disability Claims Backlog Doubles Under Obama And Even His Strongest Supporters Have Had Enough
The "Backlog Disaster" Is Devastating For U.S. Veterans And Their Families The Backlog Of Disability Claims At The VA Is Approaching 1 Million, "More Than Double What It Was When President Obama Took Office." "America's 23 million veterans are facing an unprecedented crisis as the backlog of disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has grown to nearly 1 million-more than double what it was when President Obama took office."... Continue Reading »
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Under Obama, Veterans Waiting Longer For Benefits
After Four Years Of Empty Rhetoric, The VA Claims Backlog Continues To Grow SHOT: In 2010, Obama Said "We're Hiring Thousands Of New Claims Processors To Break The Backlog Once And For All." OBAMA: "We're hiring thousands of new claims processors to break the backlog once and for all. And to make sure the backlog doesn't come back, we're reforming the claims process itself with new information technologies and a paperless system." (President Barack Obama, Remarks At The Disabled Veterans Of America Conference , Atlanta, GA, 8/2/10)... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #16: Shinseki Glosses Over Fact Obama’s Budget Is Driving Up Costs For Veterans And Military Families
Obama's FY2013 Budget Cuts Military Health Care Funding By $12.9 Billion Over The Next Five Years. "In the next fiscal year, the military has outlined a $1.8 billion cut as part of a projected $48.7 billion health care budget covering 9.6 million people. The cuts would total $12.9 billion over five years. To offset the loss, retirees would pay higher enrollment fees based on how much they earn through their military pensions. Retirees and active-duty family members would pay more for pharmacy copayments, too." ... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #7: Tammy Duckworth Doesn’t Mention That “Life For Veterans Has Grown More Challenging Under Obama’s Watch”
THE GLARING OMISSION: Tammy Duckworth Fails To Mention That Life For Veterans Has Gotten Harder Over The Last Four Years.... Continue Reading »
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Homeless Veterans Need More From Obama
On The Campaign Trail, Obama Has Touted Increased VA Spending As Evidence Of His Commitment To Veterans Issues. “On the stump, Obama has noted his efforts to expand health care benefits for veterans and trumpeted the fact that the Department of Veterans Affairs has seen its budget increase each year of his presidency.”... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Veterans Deserve Better
Obama In 2008: “I've Pledged To Build A 21st Century VA.” OBAMA: “We must also stand up for affordable health care for every single veteran. That's why I've pledged to build a 21st century VA. We need to cut through the red tape -- every service-member should get electronic copies of medical and service records upon discharge. We need to close shortfalls -- it's time to fully fund VA health care, and to add more Vet Centers. We need to get rid of means-testing - every veteran should be allowed into the VA system.” ... Continue Reading »
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Veteran At Double Talk
At A Campaign Event Today In Virginia, Obama Pledged To Fight “Any Kind Of Cutbacks On Veterans’ Services.” OBAMA: “That’s also, by the way, how we take care of our veterans. Now they're coming home, they shouldn't have to fight for a job after they fought for us and they should get the benefits that they've earned. So we'll be fighting any kind of cutbacks on veterans’ services. We’ve got to take care of folks who took care of us.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
ICYMI: Highlights from Conference Call on Obama Campaign’s Launch of Veterans for Obama
"I believe that they (veterans) are not being well served today because of some of the policies in place under the Obama administration. And of course, jobs, adequate employment is the key to a successful life for the men and women who are returning from Afghanistan, who have returned from Iraq and from other parts around the world. Today, we see a significantly higher unemployment rate amongst those young men and women who are coming home and can't find meaningful jobs. And it impacts their well being; it impacts their mental health which is another area that they are not being well served.... Continue Reading »
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Updated Research: Obama Vets Roll Out
“Obama's policies have made it harder for veterans to find jobs, his budget would require military families to pay more for their healthcare, and his proposed defense cuts will have detrimental effects for veterans and military families in Virginia. After all they’ve sacrificed, America’s veterans and their families deserve more than failed promises from their President.” -- Allie Brandenburger, RNC Spokesperson... Continue Reading »
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The New G.I. Bill Isn’t Working
“President Obama’s new G.I. Bill has failed to deliver on its promises to veterans and today’s event doesn’t address veterans losing their homes and the thousands of claims that remain unprocessed. Our veterans deserve the best and the President’s G.I. Bill has broken his promise to take care of veterans once they return from protecting freedom on the battlefield.” – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus... Continue Reading »
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Obama Is Not For VA Veterans
Vice President Joe Biden Travels To Norfolk Today. “The White House says Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Norfolk to discuss how the Obama administration is addressing rising college costs.” ... Continue Reading »
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More Words For Veterans
Since President Obama Took Office, The Unemployment Rate For Post-9/11 Era Veterans Has Increased From 8.9 Percent To 12.1 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Unemployed Veterans Problem
The Obama White House announced that the president will take executive action to address veterans’ unemployment in order to make a political point that it is doing “something.” Unfortunately for Obama, he’s had the past three years to do “something” and the results speak for themselves: ... Continue Reading »
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A Broken Promise To Military Families And Veterans in 2013
Obama’s FY2013 Budget Will Force “Military Families And Retirees To Pay Sharply More For Their Healthcare.” “The Obama administration’s proposed defense budget calls for military families and retirees to pay sharply more for their healthcare, while leaving unionized civilian defense workers’ benefits untouched. The proposal is causing a major rift within the Pentagon, according to U.S. officials. … The proposed increases in health care payments by service members, which must be approved by Congress, are part of the Pentagon’s $487 billion cut in spending. It seeks to save $1.8 billion from the TRICARE medical system in the fiscal 2013 budget, and $12.9 billion by 2017.” ... Continue Reading »
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