From Harford County government: Socks, mittens, and hats are often the most needed and requested items at homeless shelters yet they are among the least often donated. In response, Harford County government, Harford County Public Library and the nonprofit Wecancerve are partnering this October for “SOCKtober”, a countywide donation drive seeking new socks, hats, mittens […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Announces $83.7 Million in Federal Funds to Build Community Living Center for Veterans at Perry Point
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 includes $83.7 million in federal funding to build a 155 bed Community Living Center for Veterans at Perry Point in Cecil County. The legislation is […]
Sen. Jennings: “Take Time to Remember Those that Sacrificed Their Lives and Paid the Ultimate Price”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: MEMORIAL DAY Two days a year are set aside to honor and remember the unparalleled suffering and sacrifice that many American men and women have made for their country. While Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th and is a day we thank all who have put on the uniform and […]
Sen. Jennings: “As Individual Citizens, We Can Also Do Our Part by Supporting Veterans’ Groups and Causes”
From state Sen. J.B. Jennings: About six months ago, I wrote that on Memorial Day in May and Veterans Day in November, we have parades, picnics, fireworks, concerts and displays of patriotism to honor our veterans who have fought in wars to defend our freedom. I said then and I repeat now, we should honor […]
Sen. Jennings: “I Am Appalled and Saddened by the Veterans Administration Scandal”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Our Veterans and the VA System I am appalled and saddened by the Veterans Administration scandal. Long waits for appointments and medical care are an old story of the inefficient operation of the VA medical system. However, the new aspect of this old story is the rising numbers – more than […]
Sen. Mikulski and Rep. Harris React to More Veterans Affairs Findings
MIKULSKI EXPRESSES OUTRAGE ABOUT VA FINDINGS DETAILING ORGANIZATIONAL FAILURES RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYING VETERANS ACCESS TO CARE From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today expressed outrage on the findings of an audit by the Veterans Administration (VA) detailing organizational failure and dysfunction within the VA that has led […]
Sen. Mikulski, Rep. Harris React to Resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki
MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF VA SECRETARY SHINSEKI WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement following the resignation of U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki: “General Shinseki is a decorated war hero and a committed public servant. His commitment to our nation’s veterans is unwavering, and I […]
Rep. Harris Releases Reform Plan to Give Veterans Health Care Choice; “Veterans’ Choice Plan” Would Enable Vets to Forego Care at VA Facilities
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., a Navy veteran and physician who worked in both the military and veteran health systems, has written and released a white paper that outlines his innovative proposal to provide veterans with health care outside of the broken Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Under the Harris […]
