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IAVA Testifies on Veteran Health Legislation

On Monday, April 16, IAVA Legislative Associate Ramsey Sulayman testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health. Below is a copy of his testimony.Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member, distinguished members of the subcommittee, on behalf of more than 200,000 members and supporters of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), I thank you for the opportunity to share the views of our members on these very important pieces of legislation.

March 21

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

IAVA’s Legislative Priorities for 2012

On the morning of March 21, IAVA's Deputy Policy Director presented IAVA's 2012 policy priorities before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees.Chairwoman Murray, Chairman Miller, Ranking Members Burr and Filner, members of both Committees, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s over 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to present IAVA’s legislative priorities for 2012.

February 29

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

Hearing on the President’s FY 2013 Budget Request

On Wednesday, February 29, IAVA's Deputy Policy Director Tom Tarantino testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. What follows is Tom's official testimony before the Committee.Chairwoman Murray, Ranking Member Burr and members of the Committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to testify on the President’s FY 2013 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

February 27

Posted by:
Jacob Worrell

Rucksack Update!

We’re back for more with more! IAVA is always working hard to deliver great gives to our member veterans. Our latest offerings have just hit the Rucksack. Check them out:

February 24

Posted by:
Jacob Worrell

Daily News Brief 02.24.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking?

December 1

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

VA Suicide Prevention Programs

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide among services members and veterans.

November 21

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA to Stand with President Obama to Sign Historic Jobs Bill into Law

Today, IAVA Member Veterans Maria Canales, Eric Smith, Brian Sullivan and IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff will join President Obama on stage at the White House as he signs The V

November 16

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

In Bipartisan Vote, House Passes Vow to Hire Heroes Act

Today, Congress put politics aside and sent their first jobs bill to President Obama for his signature. VOW to Hire Heroes Act easily passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 422-0. We expect the President to sign this bill in to law as soon as possible, so that veterans can get back to work. See IAVA's statement here.IAVA's Statement

November 16

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Statement on House Passage of VOW to Hire Heroes

“The House has stepped up for new veterans in a big way. In passing the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, they are getting vets to work. This bill contains critical provisions that IAVA has been targeting since launching our Combat to Career program at Storm the Hill earlier this year. And with new veteran unemployment rising, the timing couldn’t be more critical,” said IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff. “We applaud the House for fighting through the partisan gridlock that has been plaguing Washington.

November 11

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

11/11/11- Not Just a Funky Date

Stephen Colbert, Brian Williams, Norah Jones and…Aaron Mankin? In a night full of stars, it was the humble kid from Arkansas who stole the show.