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Nov. 12, 2019
In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2019
Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie - Merkley, Wyden Push Va Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans' Health Care as New Program Goes Into Effect
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 9, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Push VA Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans' Health Care as New Program Goes Into Effect
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 3, 2019
Letter to Darwin Goodspeed, Director of VA Portland Health Care System - Merkley, Wyden Press Veterans Affairs on Clinic Wait Times
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 4, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Assist Veterans through Immigration System
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley Praises VA Decision to Finally Allow Blue Water Navy Veterans Harmed by Agent Orange to Access VA Health Care
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 6, 2019
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Veterans Agent Orange Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 23, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley Presses VA Secretary on Privatization
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 17, 2018
Wyden Asks FCC to Adopt New Three-Digit Number for Mental Health and Suicide Support
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 17, 2018
Senator Wyden Welcomes Strengthening of VA Pension Program to Protect Aging Veterans from Financial Scams
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 7, 2018
Warner Joins Coalition Working to Improve Staffing at VA Health Centers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Tillis & Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Centers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Review Political Influence Plaguing Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2018
Letter to Peter O'Rourke, Acting Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Tester Takes VA to Task for Politically Motivated Firings
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 23, 2018
Merkley Statement on VA Mission Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 21, 2018
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 11, 2018
Sens. Tina Smith, Thom Tillis Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Bill to Support Health Care for "Atomic Veterans"
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 17, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Simplifying Student Loan Discharge for Disabled Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 27, 2018
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Protect Veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Call For Details On President Trump's Joint Action Plan To Address High Veteran Suicide Rates
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Wyden Statement on Investigation of VA Roseburg
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Nationwide Review of VA Providers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
Wyden, Merkley VA Construction Bill Moves Forward
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Wyden, Merkley Introduce VA Construction Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 1, 2017
Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 17, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Solution to High Veteran Suicide Rate in Western States
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Wyden, Boozman, Markey Bill to Ensure Equal Treatment for Wounded Guard and Reserve Members Goes to President's Desk
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran' Claims
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 14, 2017
Daines, Merkley Protect States' Rights
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2017
For Small Business Week, Udall, Bonamici, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Contracts for Small Businesses, Prioritize Veteran and Women Owned Businesses
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 3, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Jerry Moran and Brian Schatz - Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies - Funding for VA State Home Construction Grant Program
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Call for Investigation into VA Caregiver Program
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 3, 2017
Hirono Continues Representative Mark Takai's Efforts to Provide Health Care to Atomic Veterans
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Lift Hiring Freeze On VA and Exempt Veterans Seeking Federal Employment
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 25, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Exempt Entire VA from Hiring Freeze
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 9, 2017
Letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump - Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 14, 2016
VA Applies Bipartisan Provision to Enhance VA Medical Care
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urging the VA to Comply with 2010 Law that Protects Veterans from Exorbitant ER Bills
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 9, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urge VA to Comply with 2010 Law
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Date
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Politician
Nov. 12, 2019
In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2019
Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie - Merkley, Wyden Push Va Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans' Health Care as New Program Goes Into Effect
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 9, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Push VA Secretary Wilkie to Protect Veterans' Health Care as New Program Goes Into Effect
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 3, 2019
Letter to Darwin Goodspeed, Director of VA Portland Health Care System - Merkley, Wyden Press Veterans Affairs on Clinic Wait Times
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 4, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Assist Veterans through Immigration System
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley Praises VA Decision to Finally Allow Blue Water Navy Veterans Harmed by Agent Orange to Access VA Health Care
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 6, 2019
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Veterans Agent Orange Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 23, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley Presses VA Secretary on Privatization
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 17, 2018
Wyden Asks FCC to Adopt New Three-Digit Number for Mental Health and Suicide Support
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 17, 2018
Senator Wyden Welcomes Strengthening of VA Pension Program to Protect Aging Veterans from Financial Scams
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 7, 2018
Warner Joins Coalition Working to Improve Staffing at VA Health Centers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Tillis & Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Centers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Review Political Influence Plaguing Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2018
Letter to Peter O'Rourke, Acting Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Tester Takes VA to Task for Politically Motivated Firings
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 23, 2018
Merkley Statement on VA Mission Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 21, 2018
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 11, 2018
Sens. Tina Smith, Thom Tillis Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Bill to Support Health Care for "Atomic Veterans"
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 17, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Simplifying Student Loan Discharge for Disabled Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 27, 2018
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Protect Veterans
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Call For Details On President Trump's Joint Action Plan To Address High Veteran Suicide Rates
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Wyden Statement on Investigation of VA Roseburg
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Nationwide Review of VA Providers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
Wyden, Merkley VA Construction Bill Moves Forward
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Wyden, Merkley Introduce VA Construction Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 1, 2017
Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 17, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Solution to High Veteran Suicide Rate in Western States
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Wyden, Boozman, Markey Bill to Ensure Equal Treatment for Wounded Guard and Reserve Members Goes to President's Desk
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran' Claims
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 14, 2017
Daines, Merkley Protect States' Rights
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2017
For Small Business Week, Udall, Bonamici, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Contracts for Small Businesses, Prioritize Veteran and Women Owned Businesses
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 3, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Jerry Moran and Brian Schatz - Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies - Funding for VA State Home Construction Grant Program
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Call for Investigation into VA Caregiver Program
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 3, 2017
Hirono Continues Representative Mark Takai's Efforts to Provide Health Care to Atomic Veterans
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 26, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Lift Hiring Freeze On VA and Exempt Veterans Seeking Federal Employment
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 25, 2017
Letter to President Trump - Exempt Entire VA from Hiring Freeze
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 9, 2017
Letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump - Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 14, 2016
VA Applies Bipartisan Provision to Enhance VA Medical Care
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urging the VA to Comply with 2010 Law that Protects Veterans from Exorbitant ER Bills
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 9, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urge VA to Comply with 2010 Law
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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