DUNKIRK - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer was in Dunkirk Thursday to draw attention to an ongoing crisis involving health-care benefits for Veitnam veterans. Schumer is calling on the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the Department of … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Roundtable Discussion with Veterans in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed was in Jamestown Friday afternoon to leaders of local veteran groups. Reed held a closed door meeting with local vets at the Vietnam Veterans for America as part of an effort to have an open and frank dialogue with … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls on VA to Reimburse Vets Who Pay Out-of-Pocket for Medical Emergencies
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says the federal government should reimburse veterans who paid out-of-pocket for civilian care in medical emergencies when they were unable to receive immediate care from the Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
Reed Says Those Involved in VA Scandal Should be Punished to ‘Fullest Extent of the Law’
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23)on Monday said problems within the Department of Veteran Affairs extend far beyond resignations and administrative troubles to what could be criminal activity. Reed says anyone found guilty of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Calls for Veteran Service Improvements While in Jamestown
New York’s Senior Senator in Washington was in Jamestown yesterday to announce an effort that would help more military veterans get the financial help they need from Uncle Sam. During a visit at the Chautauqua County Veterans Services Office, … [Read more...]
