Legislative Update 17 February 2017: New VA Secretary Hits the Ground Running

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MOAA OUTLINES THE FUTURE OF MILITARY HEALTH CARE

Modernizing health care takes an army

MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, USAF (Ret), represented military health care beneficiaries with key players in a panel discussion.

 

NEW VA SECRETARY HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

New SecVA confirmed and sworn in

Secretary David Shulkin assumes the reins none too soon, ready to tackle major issues facing the VA.

 
 

TOP 10 UNMET NEEDS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS

Find out what you can do to help

We’ve identified unresolved issues for wounded, ill, and injured troops and their families on the topic of care coordination.

 

 

COLA WATCH

COLA Pops in January

2017 begins with the cost of living index trending upward.

 
 

MOAA STAFFER HONORED

Hill Vets top 100 announced

MOAA’s Director of Military Family Policy and Spouse Programs, Brooke Goldberg, was recognized for her excellence in advocacy for veterans, service members and supporters.

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends – don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                      That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!