COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto (BET'-oh) O'Rourke is pledging to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and help create a federal health care fund to cover the costs of caring for those who serve in future wars by taxing those who don't.
The former Texas congressman unveiled his proposal Monday before attending a veterans’ roundtable in Tampa, Florida, ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate in Miami on Wednesday.
The new health care fund would be paid for using a "war tax," ensuring Americans not serving share "some of the cost of going to war according to their means."
The proposal pledges to improve the Veterans Affairs health care system and provide immigrant veterans a "pathway to citizenship."
O’Rourke wants to expand “reverse boot camps” to better prepare veterans for life after the military.
It’s believed to be the first criminal case in the country brought against nursing home officials for actions taken during the pandemic.
An Atlanta man allegedly attempted to protective equipment to the VA for more than $750 million.
Official told undercover agent he needed bribes, "so I can have my Christmas..."
The posted information includes details from VA personal injury cases, pain diary entries, fee agreements and HIPPA consent forms. It is unclear, however, whether clients from the firms are aware some of their sensitive information has already posted to the web.
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
The decision isn't yet final, but may come as soon as Friday.
From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.
Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
Despite no public proof that Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith ever uttered such an edict, "lower your standards" has become an online rallying cry in recent weeks for those disillusioned with Navy life.
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