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gorgenewscenter.com·2h ago
Newhouse Introduces Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families

Newhouse introduced a bipartisan House resolution designating a week to honor Gold Star families.

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Newsweek·3h ago
VA Benefits—Tens of Thousands of Veterans to Get Financial Boost Under Bill

Spartz introduced a bill to restore concurrent retirement and disability benefits for some combat-injured veterans.

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Stars and Stripes·3h ago
Petition to force vote on Major Richard Star Act hits signature target

Mace's signature brought the petition to the threshold needed to seek a House floor vote on the veterans' benefits bill.

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The Spokesman Review·4h ago
Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

Takano backed the subpoenas and argued that Oracle should account publicly for the system’s rising costs.

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Politico·1d ago
Mike Collins For Senate Memorandum

The memo attacks Ossoff over taxes, campaign contributions, fraud and veterans’ issues.

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Politico·1d ago
Mike Collins For Senate Memorandum

His campaign memo presents him as aligned with undecided Georgia voters and recommends messages to promote his Senate candidacy.

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PoliticsPA·1d ago
PA-10: Stelson Launches Coalition of ‘Republicans For Janelle’ In Contrast to Perry

Perry faced criticism from Stelson and Republican supporters at her event, then attacked the coalition and Stelson in a statement.

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PoliticsPA·1d ago
PA-10: Stelson Launches Coalition of ‘Republicans For Janelle’ In Contrast to Perry

Stelson announced Republican support for her campaign and argued that Perry’s votes have failed Central Pennsylvania residents.

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The Hill·1d ago
Bipartisan senators raised US journalist jailed in Iran ahead of Trump team meeting with Iranian delegation at UN

Blackburn joined Schatz in urging diplomatic action to secure Valizadeh’s release.

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The Hill·1d ago
Bipartisan senators raised US journalist jailed in Iran ahead of Trump team meeting with Iranian delegation at UN

Schatz led a bipartisan appeal for diplomatic action to secure Valizadeh’s release.

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Stars and Stripes·2d ago
Democrats seek hearings on deadly Kuwait strike

Ryan joined Warren in asking committee chairs to examine the strike and reports about the care and treatment of survivors and families.

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Stars and Stripes·2d ago
Democrats seek hearings on deadly Kuwait strike

Warren and colleagues asked committee chairs to hold hearings into the Kuwait strike and the military’s treatment of survivors.

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The American Prospect·2d ago
DOGE Bills Could Come Back to Haunt Republicans

Barrett supported a bill the article says could put substantial federal program funding at risk.

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Statesman Journal·3d ago
Grande Ronde would get 18K acres of Oregon national forest under bill

Salinas introduced the bill with Merkley and described it as addressing historic losses of tribal ancestral land.

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Statesman Journal·3d ago
Grande Ronde would get 18K acres of Oregon national forest under bill

Merkley introduced the bill to transfer 18,626 acres to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

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Kill the Newsletter·Apr 23
House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Expand Access to Care and Promote Patient Health Outcomes

Chairman Guthrie praised the passage of healthcare legislation aimed at expanding access for rural and underserved communities.

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11Alive.com·Apr 23
Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80 - 11Alive.com

Georgia Congressman David Scott, a longtime leader and former House Agriculture Committee chair, passed away at the age of 80.

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Utah Policy·Apr 23
Moore, Lankford lead bipartisan, bicameral letter to Department of War on expanding hiring opportunities at military depots

Senator James Lankford co-led the request for a military strategy to streamline hiring for critical support roles at defense installations.

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Utah Policy·Apr 23
Moore, Lankford lead bipartisan, bicameral letter to Department of War on expanding hiring opportunities at military depots

Representative Blake Moore led a bipartisan effort to expand direct-hire authorities for civilian positions at military depots like Hill Air Force Base.

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet·Apr 23
Bennet, Blumenthal, Murray Celebrate Committee Passage of Bill to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans

Senator Patty Murray emphasized the nation's responsibility to care for the families of toxic-exposed veterans.

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet·Apr 23
Bennet, Blumenthal, Murray Celebrate Committee Passage of Bill to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans

Senator Richard Blumenthal advocated for research into genetic effects of toxic exposure following the bill's committee passage.

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet·Apr 23
Bennet, Blumenthal, Murray Celebrate Committee Passage of Bill to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans

Senator Michael Bennet celebrated the committee passage of legislation to research generational health impacts for children of toxic-exposed veterans.

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DNYUZ·Apr 23
The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the primary target of criticism from medical professionals running for office over his vaccine skepticism.

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spectrumlocalnews.com·Apr 22
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 - Spectrum News

Georgia Representative David Scott, the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, has passed away at the age of 80.

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myMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate·Apr 22
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Representative David Scott, a trailblazing Georgia Democrat and former Agriculture Committee Chair, has passed away at age 80.

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980 CJME·Apr 22
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Representative David Scott, a 12-term Georgia Democrat and former House Agriculture Committee chair, has died at age 80.

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U.S. Senator John Boozman·Apr 22
Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy

Senator Boozman received an award for his leadership on the Military Spouse Hiring Act and advocacy for military families.

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Washington Examiner·Apr 20
Graham Platner sinks to new low with latest Nazi tattoo spin

Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent in the Maine Senate race currently being contested by Graham Platner.

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Mediaite·Apr 20
Don Bacon and Fellow Republicans Hammer Maine Democrat for Blaming Nazi Tattoo on Military ‘Culture’

Rep. Don Bacon, a former Air Force general, criticized Graham Platner for blaming a Nazi tattoo on military culture.

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ROI-NJ·Apr 20
Ground broken in Avenel for affordable senior and veterans housing community

Governor Mikie Sherrill broke ground on a new housing community as part of her pledge to end veteran homelessness in New Jersey.

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Internet Archive·Apr 20
Sen. Cory Booker, "Stand"

Senator Cory Booker discussed his new book 'Stand' and his record-breaking 25-hour speech in the United States Senate.

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Los Alamos Daily Post·Apr 20
Heinrich Meets With White Sands Missile Range Leadership

Senator Martin Heinrich met with military leaders to discuss $38.5 million in new funding for White Sands Missile Range.

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KVIA·Apr 20
Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Representative Tony Gonzales announced his retirement from Congress following reports of an affair with a staffer and potential expulsion efforts.

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KVIA·Apr 20
Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and an impending House ethics investigation.

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Los Alamos Daily Post·Apr 20
NM Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event May 1

Senator Luján's office is providing information to students regarding the Fall 2027 military academy nomination process.

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Los Alamos Daily Post·Apr 20
NM Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event May 1

Senator Heinrich's office is co-hosting a virtual Q&A session to assist New Mexico students with military academy nominations.

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Los Alamos Daily Post·Apr 20
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces Major Milestone: $5 Million Returned To New Mexican Taxpayers Through Casework

Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced his office returned $5 million to New Mexico constituents through federal agency casework.

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Representative Shontel Brown·Apr 20
Congresswoman Brown Hosts Pinning Ceremony Honoring Northeast Ohio Vietnam Veterans

Congresswoman Shontel Brown hosted a ceremony in Warrensville Heights to honor over 40 local Vietnam Veterans with commemorative pins.

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Government Executive·Apr 20
VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Representative Mark Takano criticized Secretary Collins for the delay in implementing pay waivers for VA doctors.

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Government Executive·Apr 20
VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Senator Richard Blumenthal co-led a letter calling the VA's delay in physician pay raises 'unacceptable.'

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mccarvillereport.com·Apr 20
Cole: Unsung Heroes

Representative Tom Cole honors the 1.6 million children of military families and shares his personal history as a 'military child.'

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DNYUZ·Apr 20
As a Marine veteran, I see America’s honor in Markwayne Mullin’s hands

As Homeland Security Secretary, Markwayne Mullin is challenged to reconcile his current restrictive immigration policies with his past advocacy for Afghan allies.

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DNYUZ·Apr 20
Markwayne Mullin supported Afghan allies. Now he can prove he meant it.

As DHS Secretary, Markwayne Mullin is challenged to reconcile his current restrictive immigration policies with his past efforts to rescue Afghan allies.

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19FortyFive·Apr 19
Psychology Suggests the ‘On-Again, Off-Again’ War Is the Most Psychologically Damaging Kind. U.S. Troops and Their Families Are Living It.

Representative Sheri Biggs argued that 'strategic indecision' in the Middle East degrades the morale and mental health of U.S. troops.

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Bangor Daily News·Apr 19
Disability rights group condemns Graham Platner’s use of ‘retarded’ in interview

Governor Janet Mills has used Graham Platner's past and recent controversial statements to argue he is vulnerable to Republican attacks.

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Bangor Daily News·Apr 19
Disability rights group condemns Graham Platner’s use of ‘retarded’ in interview

Senator Susan Collins' campaign suggested Graham Platner's language was unprofessional, though they did not criticize the Democratic frontrunner directly.

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Dailycallernewsfoundation·Apr 19
Dog-shocking leftist shuns ‘Nazi tattoo’ progressive in Democrat primary fight

Governor Janet Mills received an endorsement from streamer Hasan Piker in her Democratic primary bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

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Attack of the Fanboy·Apr 19
Maine’s anti-war Dem Senate candidate deleted years of Reddit posts before launching his campaign, and CNN helped trace them back to him

Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent whom Graham Platner is seeking to challenge in the general election.

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Attack of the Fanboy·Apr 19
Maine’s anti-war Dem Senate candidate deleted years of Reddit posts before launching his campaign, and CNN helped trace them back to him

Governor Janet Mills is running campaign ads highlighting Graham Platner's controversial past Reddit comments regarding sexual assault.

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MyNorthwest.com·Apr 19
WA honors fallen Covington Air Force Capt. with half-staff flags

Senator Patty Murray praised the courage and sacrifice of Major Ariana Savino following her death during a mission in Iraq.

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