veterans

This is such a great video by four of our American vets. Listen to the words. They sing this so fabulously. Just wonderful, all.

I have been in contact with several House members about HR 1695. It basically allows non-regular veterans to draw retirement benefits at the age of 55 rather than 60. My father got me interested in the legislation. Dad served in the NC Army National Guard for 23 years and was discharged in 1992 because of a hip-replacement surgery.

By Jason Forrester

In 2007, then-Senator Barack Obama worked with VFA to introduce and pass Senate Bill 1271, which mandated a study on the readjustment needs of members of our military. Veterans For America is working with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on the completion of this study that seeks to find out more about the mental and physical health of veterans and active duty members serving in Iraq, as well as their families.

The IOM's Committee to Assess the Readjustment Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans, and their Families will hold public town-hall meetings from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, June 2 in both Jacksonville, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

The town hall meetings will be held at the American Legion Post 202, 84 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville (MAP), and at American Legion Post 265, 146 Broadhurst Road in Jacksonville (MAP).

Folks, I just left the House floor and couldn’t wait to report the good news that the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights (HR 627) just passed in the House.

A special ‘thank you’ is particularly in order for Congresswoman Maloney of New York, who championed the legislation, and our own Representatives Brad Miller and Mel Watt who supported the measure through the Financial Services Committee.

The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights will provide crucial protections against a number of unfair credit card practices, such as the arbitrary interest rate increases that have become all too common in these times of economic uncertainty.

As we celebrate our Independence this week, please, don't forget Joseph Patrick Dwyer, Hometown Hero.

The beginning of this is an attempt to bring you up to speed on what has been going on this past year leading up to the purpose of this post, a New Investigation on Veterans Care, and the request for those listed in the subject title to get involved with, especially the Veterans having their troubles with the VA and their Care.

Today, the WesPAC and Democrats Work communities launched a contest to determine which Congressional District General Wes Clark is going to visit this summer.


This won’t be an ordinary visit. General Clark will travel to one Congressional District where a Democratic challenger is fighting to change the direction of our country to work side-by-side with area Democrats to make a positive impact through community service. We want you to tell us where we should put our values into action.


You can cast your vote here: www.DemocratsWork.org.