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Veterans have a duty to help forge the future of our country. To that end, Florida Veterans for Common Sense will work to shape local and national policies. As veterans, we support the founding principles of the United States of America. We hold these to be liberty, equality, human rights and democracy.
Florida Veterans for Common Sense is proud to have an amazing executive board comprised of volunteers. Each a veteran, these officers and board members bring unique individual qualities into our organization ensuring successful missions.
Sound Off: When important issues arise you can sound off. Here’s how. Click the Sound Off button and you can post your comment, opinion, advice etc. We'll review it and post on the appropriate page.
Veterans have a duty to help forge the future of our country. To that end, Florida Veterans for Common Sense will work to shape local and national policies. As veterans, we support the founding principles of the United States of America. We hold these to be liberty, equality, human rights and democracy.
Florida Veterans for Common Sense is proud to have an amazing executive board comprised of volunteers. Each a veteran, these officers and board members bring unique individual qualities into our organization ensuring successful missions.
FLVCS is pleased to report that a little progress is being made to persuade Congress to bring our troops home from Afghanistan. Last week, The House of Representatives by majority vote approved an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill to require the accelerated transition of combat operations from U.S. Armed Forces to the Government of [...]
Read More Afghanistan, Afghanistan War, Congressional vote on Afghanistan, Withdrawal from AfghanistanAs a June 13, 2013 Sarasota Herald Tribune editorial states, veterans are left dangling by Congress’ failure to fund the Veterans Administration (VA) to the extent necessary to clear the backlog of disability claims. Rep. Vern Buchanan did vote for the underlying legislation (H.R. 2216) which provides some, but not sufficient funding to clear the claims [...]
Read More VA Disability claims, VA disability claims backlogThe Florida Congressional Delegation consistently votes to fund war, but votes against the veterans upon their return from war. As The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported on Sunday, June 9, 2013, Page 7a, “Votes in Congress” section, the House of Representatives voted against veterans on an important issue last week. VA has an outrageous backlog of claims [...]
Read More Representatives vote against veterans, VA claims backlogPTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Panel FLVCS will present a panel presentation about PTSD at the Venice Democratic Club monthly meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Venice United Church of Christ community room, 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, Florida. (Venice Gardens). The panel participants are: Dr. Eddy Regnier. Dr. Regnier PHD [...]
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