Category Archives: Food for thought

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS

Posted on November 5, 2013 by asknod

One day a year America recognizes her Veterans on this side of the grass. Memorial Day is for the ones on the other side who have reached room temperature. Regardless, there is much hoopla. Veterans are getting to be big … Continue reading →

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Ten ways the shutdown can hurt veterans

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Laura

H.Res. 368: Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and … A Yea was a vote to shut down the government.  Scroll down to see how your Congressman voted: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h505 … Continue reading →

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Your veterans’ benefits, SSA benefits and the threat of the chained CPI

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Laura

AARP has been educating seniors on what politicians are up to with the Chained CPI, which is “a fancy Washington term that means cutting the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for social security and veterans benefits.  The cut would start now and grow … Continue reading →

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CONGRESSIONAL FACEBOOK POLL

Posted on July 30, 2013 by asknod

This is rich. Humorous rich. Laugh so hard it makes your head hurt rich. Congress is asking Vets for their opinion on whether VA is disciplining their employees commensurately with their poor performance. Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooo? What discipline? The idea that if … Continue reading →

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Is there an app for that? VA hospital locations?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Laura

My DH and I just returned from a family event in Grand Forks, ND.  As we approached Fargo, a severe weather warning was announced on the radio. We were told to expect 60 mile per hour winds, rain and hail. … Continue reading →

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