ISU goes to bat for veterans Sep 30, 2009
"Students should be focusing on their studies, not worrying about financial difficulties," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki stated in a news release. "This is an extraordinary action we're taking. But it's necessary because we recognize the hardships some of our veterans face." A total of about 350 veterans attend ISU. Since the GI Bill took effect Aug. 1, Santee said, veteran numbers at the university have increased 13 percent over last semester. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Secretary Shinseki Kicks-Off National Sports Clinic Sep 21, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki offered encouragement to injured Veterans and their family members at the opening ceremony of the 2nd National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego. Calling on them to strive for their best to overcome their injuries, Shinseki kicked-off the clinic by telling his personal story of dealing with a severe combat injury. (PR Newswire)
Veterans Home to benefit from stimulus funding Sep 18, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki has set aside 65 percent of the project cost to be paid for by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Connecticut now has 180 days to complete additional requirements such as architectural drawings and other technical matters. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
VA snubs Cochise County for veterans' care facility site Sep 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:24 PM CDT You would think that Cochise County, home of a very large Army base, would be a logical place to open a veterans care center. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
UH nursing program enrollment at record high with VA support Sep 17, 2009
While recently visiting veterans at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawai'i, Eric Shinseki, U.S. secretary of Veterans Affairs, personally congratulated Hawai'i's VA Nursing Academy team members for their commitment to providing the education and training necessary for health care providers to deliver the care that veterans need. "The Hawai'i VA Nursing Academy will allow our young men and women in the local area to stay close to their homes and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
VA Secretary to Help Launch The Red Sox Foundation-Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program Sep 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki will attend a reception on Thursday, Sept. 17, to help launch a new initiative that will assist OEF/OIF Veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury and their families. The program is sponsored by The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital. (PR Newswire)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009. VA snubs Cochise County for veterans' care facility site. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Veterans Affairs warns of scamScammers try to gather personal information Sep 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:07 AM PDT The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is warning veterans of a scam that is being used to gather personal information. Veterans are allegedly being contacted by a company called Patient Care Group. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Senator McCain Says Wounded Warriors Need Nation's 'Fidelity to Commitments' Sep 11, 2009
Ranking Member of Senate Armed Services Committee, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs to speak at Forum. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PR Newswire)
Veterans to TEE Off in Iowa City at National Tournament Sep 7, 2009
"Providing Veterans the rehabilitation they need in order to lead a fulfilling active life is what this event is about," Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki said. "The courage of these Veterans to overcome life's obstacles and soar above their physical limitations is an inspiration to all of us.". (PR Newswire)
Grant will pay for VA cemetery expansion Sep 3, 2009
The cemetery expansion grant will pay for the entire development of a 22-acre parcel, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced Wednesday. The development will include 419 standard burial plots, 3,484 preplaced crypts and 1,595 in-ground cremation gravesites. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
VA treats rural areas unfairly Aug 31, 2009
That s the thought after the request to open a veterans care center in Cochise County was nixed by the secretary of veterans affairs. The center had the support of many local veterans groups and District 8 Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mondovi soldier casualty is 100th from Wisconsin since 2001 Aug 30, 2009
The acting state secretary of veterans affairs says every death in war is a tragedy. He says every life given for the freedoms of this country is an important one. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
No veterans center coming to Cochise County, VA says Aug 27, 2009
FORT HUACHUCA An attempt to open a veterans care center in Cochise County has been shot down by the secretary of veterans affairs. The no from Eric Shinseki has angered Democratic U.S. Rep. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Kauai veterans news and information Aug 27, 2009
WASHINGTON Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to assist veterans seeking compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The hidden wounds of war are being addressed vigorously and comprehensively by this administration as we move VA forward in its transformation to the 21st century, Shinseki said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Secretary of VA visits Fort Meade Aug 27, 2009
FORT MEADE U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki got a first-hand look Wednesday at long-distance health care techniques by the VA system in the Black Hills. And at the same time, Korean War veteran Monte Curry got some help in managing his diabetes, while sitting in a clinic in Pierre 175 miles away. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Town hall meeting to examine health-care reform Aug 24, 2009
Most notable is their meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki on Wednesday, to discuss veterans' health care issues in the region. Shinseki came to South Dakota through a request by Johnson and Herseth Sandlin. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Aug 24, 2009
And then we'll turn to Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary of veterans affairs ... TAMMY DUCKWORTH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Thanks for having me on, Chris. (Fox News)
Homeless vets' aid vowed Aug 23, 2009
" The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is going to take 131,000 homeless veterans off the nation's street in five years, vows Kauai-born Eric "Ric" Shinseki, the Vietnam War veteran who is the agency's new leader. CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will spend $3.2 billion next year to help homeless veterans, said Eric Ric Shinseki, the U.S. secretary of Veterans Affairs, left. He was with U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka yesterday at a conference... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
TOMORROW'S NEWS Shinseki, Akaka discuss clinic plans with Kauai vets Aug 23, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki joined U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, in a meeting Thursday morning with a small room full of local veterans at the Kaua i Veterans Center on Kapule Highway in Lihu e.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Long-awaited VA hospital breaks ground Aug 23, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki. Related News. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Secretary Shinseki Announces Expansion in Albany Aug 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced a plan to expand health care in Albany, N.Y., by leasing 2. 4 acres to a private-sector medical facility in exchange for construction of a 30,000 square-foot building for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at its Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center. (PR Newswire)
Statehood conference looks ahead to next 50 years; registration still open Aug 21, 2009
People who have registered are excited about the lineup of speakers including retired Gen. Eric Shinseki, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Adm. Timothy Keating, commander, U.S. Pacific Command; and Dean Kamen, who invented the Segway and has a following among the high school robot movement, he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
VA Reburies 'Buffalo Soldiers' in Santa Fe National Cemetery Aug 19, 2009
"This ceremony marks a fitting final resting place for these courageous people," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. "After more than 100 years, they are finally recognized with the honors earned for their honorable service to their country.". (PR Newswire)
Obama rips wasteful defense spending Aug 18, 2009
Instead, he said he's instructed senior aides to work with the secretary of veterans affairs to come up with better ways to serve veterans. Obama said he wants each of the 57 regional VA offices "to come up with the best ways of doing business, harnessing the best information technologies, breaking through the bureaucracy.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
VA Secretary Pledges to Modernize System Aug 18, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki spoke Monday at a town hall meeting with veterans in Philadelphia, where he pledged to modernize the Veterans Administration for the 21st century. He notes the department's 2010 budget is being increased 15 percent. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Obama blasts Congress for wasteful defense spending Aug 18, 2009
Instead, he s instructed senior aides to work with the secretary of veterans affairs to come up with better ways to serve veterans. Even at a time when Obama needs as much congressional support as he can summon for his health care priorities, he spared no party from his harsh critique of business-as-usual by some in the military establishment, some defense contractors, and some lawmakers who write defense budgets. (Boston Globe)
New VA centers slated for Great Falls, Kalispell Aug 15, 2009
along with Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, made the request during a meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki in December. The state currently has Veterans Centers in Missoula and Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Oregon Rep. Fights Palin, Gingrich Attacks Aug 14, 2009
is the highest praise," said the Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "This is a testament to the hard work of VA employees, the support of Congress and the leadership of the White House. " by azure13 August 13, 2009 11:05 AM EDT The ACSI, an independent survey of customer satisfaction within both the federal and private sectors, gave VA's inpatient care a rating of 83 on a 100-point scale. That's 10 percentage points higher than the 73 rating achieved for inpatient care... (CBS News -- US)
Affairs Committee Looking Into Disabled Veterans Compensation Aug 12, 2009
They're making a list of recommendations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It includes more help for family caregivers, and taking quality of life, not just financial loss, into consideration for compensation. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Secretary: We are going to build VA hospital Aug 12, 2009
And he heard it from the United States secretary of Veterans Affairs. "We are going to build that hospital," Eric Shinseki said to a group of veterans gathered for the national Amvets Convention Tuesday evening. (WWLTV.com, LA)
VA, State Agree To Improved GI Bill Benefits Aug 5, 2009
"This solution will allow all veterans who want to attend a California school the same benefits as any other veteran across the nation," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lauded the agreement. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Obama Administration and the State of California Fix Post 9/11 GI Bill Tuition Glitch Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today a joint solution has been reached between the State of California and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning how tuition and fees are determined ... "The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an important part of fulfilling our promise to the men and women who have served our country so honorably," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. (PR Newswire)
About R. James 'Jim' Nicholson Aug 1, 2009
Posted: Saturday, August 01, 2009 As Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2005-2007, Nicholson was the principal advocate for veterans and directed the nation's second-largest Cabinet Department, with approximately 245,000 employees and a budget of more than 80 billion. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2001-2005, where he became a well-known advocate in Rome for the elevation of human dignity, giving special emphasis to human trafficking, religious freedom, starvation and biotech... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Secretary says new VA hospital may break ground within a year Jul 21, 2009
Eric Shinseki, the U.S. secretary of Veterans Affairs, spoke to Eyewitness News exclusively about the future of the massive downtown project. "The only thing that I have to complain about is we have no hospital. There is not one shovel of dirt turned for a new hospital and we desperately need one," an older veterans said in front of a cheering audience at a town hall meeting. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Stimulus Funds Support VA Energy Conservation Efforts Jul 9, 2009
"These investments help spur new energy savings and, at the same time, reduce our environmental footprint," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. "The President is leading us in a new direction away from our dependence on foreign oil and the destabilizing effects of a changing climate. Since hospitals use such large amounts of energy, we need to step up our efforts to transition to clean-energy technologies.". (PR Newswire)
Troops at Risk Jul 5, 2009
Online directory published by the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Have a news tip. (USA Today -- News)
Many VA facilities lacking in colonoscopy safety Jun 17, 2009
NEW: Secretary of veterans affairs says new policies will be implemented ... "It is unacceptable that any of our veterans may have been exposed to harm as a result of an endoscopic procedure," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki in a written statement. (CNN -- Health)
Deeds recorded May 25-29, 2009 in Volusia Jun 16, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to David E. Souza, lot 10, block 1073, Deltona Lakes, Unit 40, $103,000. EDGEWATER. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
In widow's pension hunt, tenacity pays May 31, 2009
"This benefit payment is long overdue to many of our beneficiaries," Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake said in a statement. "In these difficult economic times, it is imperative that we take aggressive action to fix this situation for the families of veterans.". (Florida Today)
Deeds recorded March 30-April 3, 2009 in Volusia May 23, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Rose Breen, lots 10818-10819, block 345, Florida Shores, $162,000. Dale L. Williams to 2499 Ranken LLC, part of lot 1, Ranken, section 2-18-34, $159,609. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County April 6-10 May 23, 2009
Gina R. and David S. Ahn to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, lot 4, Holloway Place, $282,900 ... Lloyd S. and Lorrie A. Luecke to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, lot 18, Cambridge, Unit IV, $237,478. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting With Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki May 21, 2009
WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Members of Congress held a brief press availability with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki before their meeting in the Capitol this afternoon ... It is an honor indeed for me to join my colleagues and the leadership of our national security committees and some of the Members of the Veterans Affairs Committee to welcome the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Shinseki, to the Capitol of the United... (PR Newswire)
Duckworth takes oath at site of her recovery from war wounds May 21, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki presided over the swearing in ceremony as Duckworth, a major in the Illinois National Guard, became VA's assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs. "Tammy has traveled a unique path to be here today, a journey far from over with many, many contributions yet to be made," Shinseki said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Belmont AMVETS Post 2008 interviews Lt. Gov. Murray May 19, 2009
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray and Gregory Arabian of the Belmont AMVETS Post 2008. Mon May 18, 2009, 05:11 PM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
President Obama's 2010 Spending Plan Initiates Transformation for VA Services May 8, 2009
"Our 2010 budget represents the President's vision for how VA will transform into a 21st Century organization that is Veteran-centric, results-driven, and forward-looking," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said ... "Organizational transformation requires changes in culture, systems, and training," Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs W. Scott Gould said. (PR Newswire)
Veterans to receive free tuition May 1, 2009
"I think the University made the right decision in its patriotic approach to this program. The commitment is estimated to cost the University $2.5 million over the next academic year, but Chernak stressed that the number is preliminary and could change based on the program's popularity. On Tuesday, Knapp was joined by former Sen. John Warner, R-Va., and Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth, a GW alumna who lost both her legs while serving in Iraq. Warner told the crowd he took... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Improved benefits and healthcare overdue Apr 17, 2009
With the new administration and the support of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, veterans are poised to get the care they so richly deserve. It's imperative we live up to our promise to support those who put their lives on the line for our freedom. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Questions on funds, proximity rise over Tucson veterans cemetery plan Apr 5, 2009
Veterans and Survivors Behavioral Awareness Act, which will direct to secretary of Veterans Affairs to fund scholarships for education or training in behavioral health care specialties. The act also will allow veterans to seek mental health care in other than VA medial facilities, which means for veterans living in rural areas they will not have to drive for hours to obtain assistance. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
VA nominee Duckworth plans online outreach to veterans Apr 3, 2009
Shinseki, now secretary of Veterans Affairs, has said he would modernize what critics have called a lumbering bureaucracy in which benefits claims languish. Shinseki, who was born in 1942 in Lihu'e, Kaua'i, has said his top priorities include implementing the new Veterans' Assistance Act, which will expand educational benefits for military veterans who have served since Sept. 11, 2001. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Duckworth tells senators she would push to modernize VA Apr 2, 2009
Breaking News/Updates. Updated at 3:18 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jeff Schamens: Support better treatment of veterans Mar 23, 2009
On March 16, the commander of the American Legion and senior officials from other veterans service organizations met with President Obama, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Steven Kosiak, the overseer of defense spending at the Office of Management and Budget, to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. What this means... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Veterans can now legally salute the flag Mar 22, 2009
Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake said, The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation s armed forces. This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation s flag. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Real Estate Records, 3/22 Mar 22, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Wasser, Anthony D. and Amanda L., 5230 S. 50th St., 108,500. Security First Bank to Vondracek, John J. and Shawn G., 3022 S. 17th St., 97,500. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Pelosi: Obama dropping vets insurance proposal Mar 20, 2009
On Monday, the groups met with President Obama, Emanuel, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Steven Kosiak, director in charge of defense spending for the Office of Management and Budget. The administration saw the plan as a way of raising more than $500 million in revenues for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (CNN -- Health)
White House Makes Correct Decision On Veterans Insurance Proposal Mar 19, 2009
"MOAA looks forward to working with the President and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to maximize the impact on this unprecedented budget that supports veterans and their families," Adm. Ryan said. (PR Newswire)
'It's a betrayal'... Mar 18, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki said at the same hearing that the plan was a consideration. He also acknowledged that the VA s proposed budget for next year included it as a way to increase revenue. (The Drudge Report)
The American Legion Strongly Opposed to President's Plan to Charge Wounded Heroes for Treatment Mar 17, 2009
Commander Rehbein was among a group of senior officials from veterans service organizations joining the President, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Steven Kosiak, the overseer of defense spending at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The group's early afternoon conversation at The White House was precipitated by a letter of protest presented to the President earlier this month. (PR Newswire)
Plan to bill veterans' insurance for treatment draws fire Mar 17, 2009
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki said at the hearing where Murray spoke that the plan was a consideration. He also acknowledged that the VA s proposed budget for next year included it as a way to increase revenue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Its enough to make you sick Mar 14, 2009
This week I heard BU health researcher Dr. Roberta White holding forth about Gulf War Syndrome on the BU-owned radio station WBUR. White, a neuropsychologist and chair of BUs Department of Environmental Health, was the scientific director of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses, which published its 465-page report late last year. Gulf War Syndrome, also called Gulf War Illness, has proved controversial because reasonable people... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Tester proposes new VA account center Mar 13, 2009
Jon Tester told the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in Washington. Accompanied by Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, Tester asked VA Secretary Eric Shinseki on Thursday to consider establishing a new Central Plains Consolidated Patient Account Center at the Helena-based hospital post. (Helena Independent Record)
Ritter wants standalone VA hospital Feb 28, 2009
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has joined the chorus of local political leaders who favor a standalone Veterans Hospital at the Fitzsimons site in Aurora and he conveyed that view to the newly appointed secretary of Veterans Affairs. Ritter sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, urging him to speed up construction of the hospital project that s been on hold for seven years. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
President's 2010 Budget Request Strongly Supports VA Programs Feb 27, 2009
The 2010 budget request is a significant step toward realizing a vision shared by the President and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki to transform VA into an organization that is people-centric, results-driven and forward-looking. "Our success must encompass cost-effectiveness," Shinseki said. (PR Newswire)
The American Legion Lauds President's Request for Increased VA Appropriations Feb 27, 2009
"Although we have yet to see the details of the budget request, this initial budget overview signals good news from the President and, by extension, his new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki.". According to the executive summary, President Obama's budget request addresses several legislative priorities of The American Legion including increasing the size of the Army and Marine Corps, closing military/civilian counterpart pay gap as well as improving military and veterans' health care,... (PR Newswire)
Veterans can get a sense of community at the post and even health care Feb 24, 2009
Their conversation does not dwell on something that will probably affect them: the recent naming by President Barack Obama of four-decade Army veteran Gen. Eric K. Shinseki as secretary of veterans affairs, or of Iraq veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs and had an arm mangled when a grenade hit her helicopter, as Veterans Affairs assistant secretary. From left, Tracy Niles, Montana Bill and bartender Bill Winder are some of the local military veterans who gather for companionship and... (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
