IAVA Action

2008 Congressional Report Card

IAVA Action launched our 2008 Congressional Report Card, which grades every Senator and Congressman on their level of support for the troops. Visit VeteranReportCard.org now.  

Alamogordo Daily News: Record on Veterans Issues Speaks for Itself

Record on veterans issues speaks for itself
Alamogordo Daily News

I would like to take this opportunity to speak to several letters to the editor recently published by the Alamogordo Daily News.

On Oct. 19, Kathy Mongaraz of Alamogordo writes that she will not vote for many of the incumbent congressional office holders. She specifically points out that Rep. Steve Pearce and many other elected representatives are largely smoke and mirrors, without accountability to those who have voted for them.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: IAVA Action report card holds some surprises

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published this article on the new IAVA Action Congressional Ratings.

Just in time for the election, the newly renamed Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America have released a report card grading representatives and senators on their military-related voting records.

Iraq is on voters' minds, Moul says

Iraq is on voters' minds, Moul says

By Beverly J. Lydick/Tribune staff

About.com: Undecided? Check This List.

If providing health care benefits for Reservists that are analogous to those for enlisted troops is important to you, then it would be wise to check this rating sheet of all Representatives and Senators on the ballot next week. Published by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran's Association, the ratings are based on analysis of 169 House votes and 155 Senate votes, since September 2001, on issues of importance to current vets.

AM New York: Veterans group grades lawmakers

AM New York, the most widely distributed daily in New York City, ran a cover story today discussing the Congressional Ratings released by IAVA Action Fund last week.

Veterans group grades lawmakers

By Michael Clancy
New York City Editor
October 31, 2006

When it comes to looking out for veterans, federal lawmakers in New York scored slightly better than those in other states, but have plenty of room for improvement, an advocacy group said Monday.

Army Times: Vets group: Lawmakers' words at odds with votes

This article, published in the Army Times, covers IAVA Action's new Congressional Ratings.

Vets group: Lawmakers' words at odds with votes

By Rick Maze
Staff writer

A group representing Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans says voting records do not match words in Congress about supporting the troops.

Roll Call: Report Card Has a Few Surprises

Vote Ratings by Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans' Group Has a Few Surprises

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Just in time for the midterms, a group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans has given grades to Members of Congress.