A bipartisan group of lawmakers are pressing Veterans Affairs officials to “do better” in dealing with sexual harassment at department facilities, including expanding training on the issue to all employees and contractors. “Sexual harassment not only creates a barrier to … [Read more...]
Put pressure on Congress to serve our Veterans
In the past seven days, two major developments have transpired on Capitol Hill with regard to veterans’ access to medical cannabis. First the good news: Senators Bill Nelson and Brian Schatz made history last week with the introduction of legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor … [Read more...]
Politics 101: My Thoughts on Talks with North Korea
By: Dr. Tom Waters Veterans Reporter News Since Mr. Robert Wilke has been confirmed by the US Senate and now has the title of VA Secretary, let’s allow him to establish himself as we follow his accomplishments. So, until we have the opportunity to report on what he is doing to help improve … [Read more...]
DINA TITUS HOSTS VETERANS BENEFITS FORUM AND FAIR
By Barbara Rodgick Veterans Reporter News On Monday, August 6, 2018, Congresswoman Dina Titus hosted a Veterans Benefits Forum and Fair. The event was held in the Las Vegas City Hall from 2-4 PM. The keynote speaker was David McLenachen, Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Diseases Associated with Agent Orange
VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. We call these "presumptive diseases." VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military … [Read more...]
