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Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach. Now he’s a TikTok star.
World War II veteran Jake Larson is best known on social media under the name “Papa Jake.”
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Veterans
GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
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VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time
The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.
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Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year
Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.
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Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back?
When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.
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NYC subway rider choked to death is mourned at Manhattan church
“A good Samaritan helps those in trouble,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said. “They don’t choke him out.”
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Republican hopefuls defend Marine who put homeless man in a chokehold
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the nation to show Daniel Penny that “America’s got his back.”
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Veterans online registry adds 300K more names ahead of Memorial Day
Nearly 5 million veterans and service members are now included in the online listing.
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Hopes for debt limit deal as June deadline looms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.
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Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants false
A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.
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VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors
Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.
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