Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the passage of his legislation, by a unanimous vote, to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 10:42 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced H.R. 5377, a bill to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services.
Published: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 2:24 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) told CNN on Sunday that the department is looking at ways to provide abortions in states that have banned it.
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 @ 7:14 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Today, President Joe Biden named several key hires to the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Published: Saturday, February 20th, 2021 @ 9:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Published: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 @ 10:33 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Recently, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, that would extend eligibility for American Legion membership to honorably discharged veterans who served since World War II passed the Senate.
Published: Monday, June 17th, 2019 @ 4:28 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship.
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 8:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid GI Bill housing benefits
Published: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 10:53 am
By: Thom Tillis
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My pledge to you, our noble warriors, is that my Administration will support you, and your loved ones, and your amazing families every single day, now and always.
Published: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To the incredible citizens of North Carolina, South Carolina and the entire East Coast ... We have already begun mobilizing our assets to respond accordingly, and we are here for you!
Published: Friday, September 14th, 2018 @ 3:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Trump at Swearing-In Ceremony of Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Veterans AffairsWe're thrilled to be here for the swearing-in of our new Secretary of Veterans Affairs - a very, very tough and important position - Robert Wilkie.
Published: Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 @ 7:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As a candidate for President, I promised to make reforming the VA one of my absolute highest priorities. And from the first day of my Administration, that is exactly what we've done.
Published: Saturday, July 28th, 2018 @ 10:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I applaud the United States Senate for confirming Robert Wilkie as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Published: Thursday, July 26th, 2018 @ 8:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the overwhelmingly bipartisan confirmation of Robert Wilkie, a native of Fayetteville, NC and Senior Advisor to Senator Tillis from 2015 until late 2017, as VA Secretary
Published: Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 @ 12:53 am
By: Thom Tillis
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We applaud the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for the overwhelming, bipartisan vote to favorably report Robert Wilkie to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Published: Thursday, July 12th, 2018 @ 4:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, applauded the bipartisan committee approval of Robert Wilkie, a native of Fayetteville, NC and Senior Advisor to Senator Tillis from 2015 until late 2017, to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans
Published: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 @ 4:18 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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On Monday, June 25, 2018, the President signed into law.
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 8:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) to introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
Published: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 @ 5:38 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) was signed into law
Published: Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 @ 1:09 am
By: Thom Tillis
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This month, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured language which encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and use advancements in prostheses, most notably, hydraulic technology
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2018 @ 6:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, attended the signing ceremony of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act
Published: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 11:47 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Robert Wilkie, a former senior advisor to Senator Tillis, as Secretary of the VA
Published: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 @ 2:21 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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As you all know, President Trump is deeply committed to our veterans. These brave men and women have given so much to our country and deserve our absolute best, which is why this President is fighting for reform and accountability at the VA.
Published: Friday, May 18th, 2018 @ 8:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) unanimously passed the Senate.
Published: Friday, May 18th, 2018 @ 11:07 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Admiral Ronny L. Jackson as VA Secretary and announced that Robert Wilkie, a former senior advisor to Senator Tillis, will serve as Acting VA Secretar
Published: Thursday, March 29th, 2018 @ 1:39 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the reimbursement of veterans who were billed for emergency treatment at private hospitals
Published: Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 @ 8:33 am
By: Thom Tillis
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President Donald J. Trump is taking steps to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which can serve as a model for wider government reform
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 @ 1:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Okay, thank you very much. And I want to thank Secretary Shulkin, Secretary Nielsen, and Deputy Secretary Shanahan for joining us as we take yet another historic step to make sure our incredible veterans - and that they're taking care of - that they're being taken care of in a proper manner.
Published: Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 @ 4:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last month, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and 30 congressional colleagues called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quickly address recent reports that the VA knowingly hired doctors who lost their licenses for malpractice and providing poor care to patients
Published: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 @ 4:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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President Trump States Policy, Comments, News, and Presidential Edicts: Bills Signed - September 29, 2017
Published: Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 @ 1:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to re-introduce the Prioritizing Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care Act
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2017 @ 5:13 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to help veterans who have been exposed to toxic burn pits as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 @ 2:57 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today's appeals legislation was last updated in the 1930s. The President's signature today will help thousands of Veterans receive timely action on their appeals. We have to do better and get faster decisions for our Veterans
Published: Thursday, August 24th, 2017 @ 11:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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