Tag Archives: Congressional (in)Action on Vets

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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