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Vets face blizzard of red tape, group says

Combat veterans returning to the U.S. often find themselves facing a new, complex and frustrating enemy: red tape.That is the assessment of a new report released Friday by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Here are some examples of the … Continue reading

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Vets face blizzard of red tape, group says

Combat veterans returning to the U.S. often find themselves facing a new, complex and frustrating enemy: red tape.That is the assessment of a new report released Friday by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Here are some examples of the … Continue reading

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Obama signs advance VA funding into law

Veterans advocacy groups saw several years of work come to fruition Thursday when President Barack Obama signed into law a bill that provides funding for the Veterans Affairs Department one year in advance.The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency … Continue reading

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GI Bill delays frustrate more student vets

Grumbling about delays in Post-9/11 GI Bill payments is on the rise as veterans who expected the new education program to fully cover their college costs are wondering what happened to the money.The head of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of … Continue reading

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