Tag Archives: Funding

House passes measure boosting veterans’ programs

Posted on June 5, 2013

The House on Tuesday passed the first of 12 spending bills for the budget year beginning Oct. 1, a popular measure providing more money for veterans’ programs like health care. Continue reading →

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Veterans group stands apart by advocating military budget cuts

Posted on June 3, 2013

Pete Hegseth of Concerned Veterans for America wants to provide cover to legislators who want to make what he calls “tough decisions about our military.” Continue reading →

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Rhode Island lawmakers want college aid for veterans

Posted on March 21, 2013

Gov. Lincoln Chafee and members of the General Assembly detailed proposals that they said would help veterans return to civilian life in Rhode island. Continue reading →

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Ohio official wants county to be able to pay for honor guard uniforms, guns

Posted on March 21, 2013

A Lorain County commissioner wants changes to Ohio law so the board can purchase new uniforms and rifles for veteran organizations’ honor guards, who are often asked to be present at funerals of veterans. Continue reading →

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Veteran resource center in Lorain, Ohio, considers new site

Posted on October 26, 2012

The Valor Home resource center for veterans in Lorain, Ohio, could move to a different location, from the St. Joseph Community Center, its planning committee said. Continue reading →

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Vermont veterans home planning for funding loss

Posted on September 18, 2012

The Vermont Veterans Home Board of Trustees will meet in executive session next week to begin planning for the possibility the facility could lose funding from the federal government. Continue reading →

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