Veteran legislation

Military Connection: Several Veteran Bills Pass in the HouseMilitary Connection: Several Veteran Bills Pass in the House

Military Connection: Several Veteran Bills Pass in the House

By Debbie Gregory. A slew of measures were recently passed in the House, including a bill that would allow for…

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Military Connection: Companion Veteran LegislationMilitary Connection: Companion Veteran Legislation

Military Connection: Companion Veteran Legislation

By Debbie Gregory. As a service member, you supported and defended the Constitution and the American way of life. As…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Bill to Improve Mental Health in the US MilitaryMilitary Connection: Bill to Improve Mental Health in the US Military

Military Connection: Bill to Improve Mental Health in the US Military

By Debbie Gregory. In April, 2014, Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEPS) Act, S.…

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Military Connection: Clay Hunt SAV Act on to Senate FloorMilitary Connection: Clay Hunt SAV Act on to Senate Floor

Military Connection: Clay Hunt SAV Act on to Senate Floor

By Debbie Gregory. Last week, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee voted to send legislation, aimed to combat the high rate…

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Military Connection: Paid Sick Days for Federally Employed Vets?Military Connection: Paid Sick Days for Federally Employed Vets?

Military Connection: Paid Sick Days for Federally Employed Vets?

Newly proposed legislation will make it possible for wounded Veterans, newly hired by the federal government, to start their jobs with multiple weeks of…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Back in SenateMilitary Connection: Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Back in Senate

Military Connection: Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Back in Senate

For the second time in just over a month, legislation titled “The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV)…

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Military Connection: Why Would Senator Kill Suicide Bill? By Joe SilvaMilitary Connection: Why Would Senator Kill Suicide Bill? By Joe Silva

Military Connection: Why Would Senator Kill Suicide Bill? By Joe Silva

The failing of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act in the U.S. Senate, and the fact that…

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Military Connection: Obama Signs Vet-Friendly Bill: By Debbie GregoryMilitary Connection: Obama Signs Vet-Friendly Bill: By Debbie Gregory

Military Connection: Obama Signs Vet-Friendly Bill: By Debbie Gregory

On December 3, 2014, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 was passed in the House as H.R. 5771, by…

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Military Connection: Veteran Tax Bill on to Senate: By Debbie GregoryMilitary Connection: Veteran Tax Bill on to Senate: By Debbie Gregory

Military Connection: Veteran Tax Bill on to Senate: By Debbie Gregory

On December 9, 2014, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 was introduced into the U.S. Senate and placed on…

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Military Connection: House Passes Four Veteran Bills: By Debbie GregoryMilitary Connection: House Passes Four Veteran Bills: By Debbie Gregory

Military Connection: House Passes Four Veteran Bills: By Debbie Gregory

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four bills that directly affect Veterans. The bills include: H.R. 3593, the…

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