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 MoreVeterans Left Dangling by Veterans Administration (VA)
As 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 backlogFlorida Congressional Delegation Votes Against Veterans
The 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 Panel and Flag Day Celebration
PTSD (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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