Latest "Concerned Veterans for America" stories

Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff faster

Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

In this July 7, 2020, file photo, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Richard Wilkie speaks at the National Press Club in Washington.

American Legion, Pelosi join calls for VA leader’s ouster

The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief.

3 years ago

Support for full withdrawal from Afghanistan grows: Poll

Nearly three-fourths of veterans surveyed said the time to end operations in Afghanistan is now.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

One step at a time: Congress’ charge to reshape American foreign policy

The authors of this commentary urge lawmakers to support a measure that would effectively bar the president from taking offensive military action against Iran without approval from Congress.

By Nate Anderson and Jon Soltz

4 years ago

Veterans, military families want out of Afghanistan: poll

The survey of 1,600 veterans and military families shows support for a full withdrawal from the ongoing wars overseas.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA privatization latest battleground for congressional rising stars

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered starkly different views of today's VA in events this week.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago