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• 2026-11-02 · BANKS · Sen. Banks Announces New Vet Center Community Access Point in Kokomo

  ...y families across north-central Indiana KOKOMO, Ind. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established a new Vet Center community access point at Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 28 in Kokomo. The new location will br...

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• 2026-11-05 · HOEVEN · Hoeven: Full Year-One Rural Health Transformation Funding Has Been Obligated; Year-Two Funding Expected Soon from CMS

  ...liance Programs (OFCCP), which come in addition to CMS standards and reviews. The OFCCP rules limit providers’ ability to contract with the VA and make it more difficult for veterans to receive health care in their home communities. Hoeven previously secured a moratorium on the OFC...

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• 2026-11-06 · FISCHER · Nebraska’s Lasting Commitment to Our Veterans

  ...care, and recognition they deserve. This includes conducting oversight of and securing funding for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA works to fulfill the promise President Lincoln made in 1865: to care for those who have served our nation, their families, caregiv...

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• 2026-11-10 · CASSIDY · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...and his passion for veterans. My casework team is committed to helping veterans but relies on community partners to help veterans fill out VA disability claims and applications for other forms of assistance. Paul was available whenever our team needed to connect a veteran with som...

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• 2026-11-10 · DAINES · Daines Commemorates Native American Heritage Month on Senate Floor, Celebrates Rich Legacy of Montana’s Tribes

  ...uniform with distinction and pride. As an example of that heritage, in 2020 I was honored to join a special ceremony renaming the Billings VA Outpatient Clinic in memory of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, a proud War World 2 veteran and Crow Nation Tribal Chief who earned a Bronze Star...

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• 2026-11-10 · DAINES · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...with distinction and great pride. As an example of that heritage, in 2020, I was honored to join the special ceremony renaming the Billings VA Outpatient Clinic in memory of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, a proud World War II veteran and Crow nation Tribal chief who earned a Bronze Star...

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• 2026-11-10 · RISCH · Risch Honors Idaho Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

  ...porting community fundraisers. Idaho Spice Company – Caldwell: Craig Smith served 10 years in the U.S. Army and another decade at the Boise VA. In 2019, Craig started Idaho Spice Company after discovering his passion for experimenting with flavors. The company has expanded to offer...

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• 2026-11-10 · RISCH · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...alance in the region. The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL; and RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreeme...

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• 2026-11-10 · RISCH · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...d support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Arlington, VA; RTX Corporation, located in Huntsville, AL; Leidos, Inc, located in Huntsville, AL; and KBR, located in Huntsville, AL. At this time, the...

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• 2026-11-10 · RISCH · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...ed in San Diego, CA; Tapestry Solutions, located in St. Louis, MO; Peraton, located in San Jose, CA; and Leidos, located in Virginia Beach, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreeme...

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• 2026-11-10 · RISCH · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-10

  ...spices and ingredients to create delicious flavors the whole family could enjoy. As his interest in cooking grew, Craig left his job at the VA to train to be a chef. In 2019, Idaho Spice Company made its first appearance at the Caldwell Farmers Market. Originally offering six spice...

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• 2026-11-11 · ERNST · Ernst Honors the Brave Americans Who Defended Our Freedom

  ...quality care they were promised. Since taking office in 2014, she has advanced legislation to expand access to mental health care, hold the VA accountable, strengthen oversight of veteran care providers, and promote suicide prevention through initiatives such as Buddy Check Week an...

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• 2026-11-11 · HOEVEN · Hoeven Statement in Observance of Veterans Day

  ...l those who have answered the call to serve our great nation.” As a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (Milcon-VA) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven continues working to support veterans and ensure they receive the care and benefits they have earned. His...

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• 2026-11-11 · MORAN · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-11

  ...Act, includes the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow combat-disabled veterans to receive both their earned retirement pay and their VA disability benefits. The Richard Star Act would allow our disabled combat veterans to receive both--both--their earned retirement pay and t...

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• 2026-11-11 · MORAN · Congressional Record senate 2026-11-11

  ...is an example of that happening--bipartisan effort, bipartisan legislation--to come together to pass this legislation. It makes certain the VA's disability compensation benefits for survivors and dependents and others covered by benefits keep pace with the Social Security adjustments...

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• 2026-11-12 · BANKS · Fighting for Hoosier Veterans

  ...Indiana delegation urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to preserve full funding, as requested in President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 VA budget, for the construction of a new Roudebush Medical Center in Indianapolis. This week, the Appropriations Committee released its propos...

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