Politics

Military Overseas Voting: Help may be on the way

The Senate has passed a bill to aid in voting overseas.  

IAVA Action Releases 2008 Congressional Report Card This Tuesday

On this call, IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff and Policy Director Vanessa Williamson will discuss the release of IAVA Action's 2008 Congressional Report Card.

Testimony for House Veterans Affairs Committee

Testimony on VA suicide hot line outreach efforts: Mr. Chairman, ranking member and distinguished members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and our more than 100,000 members nationwide, I thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony regarding veteran suicide, and the Department of Veterans Affairs' outreach efforts.  

9/27: IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff to Join CNN Post-Debate Roundtable

Check out IAVA's Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff on CNN on Saturday, September 27. At approximately 8:40 pm EST on Saturday, September 27, IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff is scheduled to join CNN for special roundtable discussion on what was and was not addressed during the first presidential debate. For more information on IAVA's Top Ten Actions for the Next President, click here.  

IAVA Vets Defends Voting Rights For OH Vets

IAVA Defends Voting Rights of Ohio Veterans and Deployed Troops
Nation's Leading Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Group Files Amicus Brief in OH Supreme Court Today

NEW YORK - In an amicus brief filed today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan group for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, asked the Ohio State Supreme Court to reject a last minute legal challenge that could disrupt the voting process and potentially nullify the votes of thousands of Ohio residents, including thousands of veterans in VA hospitals and deployed military personnel.

IAVA Executive Director Joins Senator Clinton and Congressman Hall at Press Conference

IAVA Executive Director Joins Senator Clinton and Congressman Hall at Press Conference Monday to Support Key Veterans Legislation
Critical Bill Seeks to Overhaul VA Benefits Claims System

NEW YORK - On Monday September 22 at 11:00 am ET, Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan Iraq and Afghanistan veterans group, will join Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Congressman John Hall (D-NY19) to announce the introduction of a Senate companion bill to the "Disability Claims Modernization Act" (H.R. 5892). This important piece of legislation would modernize and streamline the benefits claims system in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and help to ensure that veterans and their families receive the compensation to which they are entitled in a timely manner.

IAVA Executive Director on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Sept. 5

On Friday, September 5, IAVA's Executive Director appeared on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann to discuss veterans and the political conventions in Denver and St. Paul.

IAVA Vets Attend Republican National Convention; Top Ten Actions for the Next President

Top Ten Actions Next President Must Take for Veterans
IAVA Sponsors RNC Care Package Event for Troops Serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

NEW YORK - Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest Iraq and Afghanistan veterans group, released the top ten most important actions the next president must take to support America's newest generation of troops and veterans. IAVA's highest priority for the next president is to ensure thorough, professional and confidential mental health screening for returning troops. Other critical actions include providing adequate care to wounded servicemembers and ending homelessness among veterans. The full list can be found at www.iava.org/topten. IAVA is calling on supporters to sign an open letter asking Senators Obama and McCain to pledge to care for our nation's veterans.

IAVA Vets Attend Democratic Convention

IAVA Veterans to Attend Democratic National Convention
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Available for Comment in Denver

NEW YORK - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will attend the upcoming Democratic National Convention. IAVA will meet with delegates and convention guests, raising awareness about the most critical issues facing the 1.7 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and highlighting our historic fight for the new GI Bill. IAVA spokespeople, including Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, will be available throughout next week to respond to media requests.

IAVA's Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff to Address VFW Convention

IAVA Executive Director Rieckhoff to Address VFW Convention Following Senators McCain and Obama and Prior to President Bush
IAVA Announces Major GI Bill Outreach Campaign

NEW YORK -This Tuesday, August 19, Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan Iraq and Afghanistan veterans group, will address the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) convention in Orlando, FL. As part of his major speech on veterans' issues, Rieckhoff will announce the launch of an extensive outreach campaign to help veterans take advantage of their new GI Bill benefits. President Bush and Presidential hopefuls Senators Barack Obama and John McCain will also speak at the national gathering. Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) will accept the VFW Gold Medal and Citation of Merit for his leadership on the GI Bill.