Groundbreaking for American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, and other dignitaries broke ground for a new Washington, D.C., memorial for disabled veterans.
285 viewsOutgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, and other dignitaries broke ground for a new Washington, D.C., memorial for disabled veterans.
285 viewsPhysicians who analyzed the research involving Agent Orange and heart disease testified about their findings.
464 viewsAt a “Ride for Freedom” rally, Rolling Thunder members and others talked about missing and fallen comrades, current military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and vowed to continue their e…
399 viewsFormer Veterans Affairs Secretary Principi talked about the amount and quality of federal care granted to veterans and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
68 viewsAt an annual rally at the Lincoln Memorial, Rolling Thunder members and others spoke about missing and fallen comrades, current military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and vowed to cont…
803 viewsMembers of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illness announced the release of their report, “Scientific Progress in Understanding Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses.” They talke…
196 viewsIn and annual event marking the celebration of Veterans' Day, President Bush laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Following the ceremony dignitari…
277 viewsSpeakers addressed the annual American Legion Convention, discussing current military affairs and the contributions the veterans present in the audience.
51 viewsSecretary Principi and former President Bush spoke at a rally for U.S. veterans. They thanked the veterans for their service and reminisced about their own time in the Armed Forces.
98 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi talked about changes being made to the department’s health care system. He spoke about the opening of two new hospitals and 156 new outpatient cli…
51 viewsWitnesses testified before the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee regarding the proposed fiscal year 2005 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Committee members expressed concern …
182 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi and Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-Maryland) and others spoke to residents about veterans issues. Among the issues they addressed were providin…
59 viewsWitnesses testified about the fiscal year 2005 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among the topics they addressed were services provided, efforts to make delivery of service more…
99 viewsSecretary Anthony Principi and several of his department colleagues talked with reporters about the fiscal year 2005 Veterans Affairs Department budget. Topics included patient scheduling, q…
78 viewsSecretary Anthony Principi spoke about proposed reforms within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide more outpatient care, modernize facilities, and process disability claims. Follow…
30 viewsPresident Bush talked about the contributions of Italian-Americans to commemorate Columbus Day. He acknowledged members of his administration and congress and public servants who were presen…
112 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi talked about issues affecting veterans, including decisions about whether or not disabled veterans could concurrently receive both Veterans Admini…
98 viewsWitnesses testified about a proposal to scale back, consolidate or close selected Veterans' Administration health care facilities. Everett Alvarez is former Deputy Director of the Vetera…
378 viewsAt the annual convention of the American Legion, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-Texas) talked about the need for legislation to upgrade aid to veterans. Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Anthony Princip…
32 viewsAs part of the College Republican National Committee conference administration officials and members of Congress, speaking separately, talked about upholding Republican ideals and about othe…
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