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Budget Cut Proposals Would Hurt Veterans
While the President’s Budget details a plan to honor our country’s sacred obligation to care for America’s Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors, the proposal to cut a broad range of critical programs by 22% would threaten critical services for Veterans – both at VA and across the federal government.
VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness
The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments.
VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees
VA reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) – the union that represents more than 291,000 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees – on a master bargaining agreement.
VA waives copayments for eligible Native American/Alaska Native Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA.
VETERANS CORNER
The American Legion Post 53 at 124 N. Ramona Street in Hemet is heading toward 400 in membership. The new Canteen is rapidly gathering in popularity among veterans, active service members and their families.
