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TRICARE, SURVIVOR, OTHER CHANGES COMINGWhat we know so far Final action waits Congress’ “lame duck” session. 2017 RESERVE TRICARE RATESNext year’s rates released How much will reservists pay for TRICARE in 2017? ABSENTEE VOTING — HAS YOUR DEADLINE PASSED?You may have another option to vote Download your free Absentee Voting Guide now. ELIZABETH DOLE LAUNCHES HIDDEN HEROES CAMPAIGNTom Hanks joins mission to help caregivers Campaign focuses on caregiver recognition and support. |
Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference
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!
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CONGRESS LEAVES GOVERNMENT ON IDLEThere won’t be a shutdown But VA fares better than DoD in legislative package. CVS TO LEAVE TRICARE PHARMACY NETWORKIt’s all about the money But Walgreens is set to return. TRICARE FEES, PAY, HOUSING, AND SSIA UPDATENegotiations nearly finished But final action delayed until after election. HOUSE PASSES VA APPEALS MODERNIZATIONLegislation would help vets get quicker decisions But the Senate still needs to act. COALITION HONORS LEGISLATIVE CHAMPIONSThe Military Coalition presents its highest awards Hill champions recognized for fighting to improve military health care and compensation. |
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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!
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HOW SECURE IS SOCIAL SECURITY?How will trust fund depletion affect you? In his September As I See It column, MOAA Government Relations VP Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF (Ret) examines the future of social security. PENTAGON LEADERS TO CONGRESS: DO YOUR JOBHill dysfunction undermines readiness One lawmaker asks, “Are we serving [troops] with the same level of courage?” MOAA ENGAGES HOUSE LEADERSHIP ON SBP-DICMOAA and others meet with Minority Leader Finding funding to phase out “widows tax” deserves some priority. MAKE AN IMPACTNow is the time to strengthen MOAA’s voice on Capitol Hill. The Why MOAA video makes it easy for you to share with your fellow officers what MOAA is doing to protect military families and how they can help too.
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DOGS ON DEPLOYMENTAs any servicemember with a pet knows, animals are very important members of the family. One of the most heart-wrenching decisions is having to leave a beloved pet behind. That’s why an active duty, dual-military couple created Dogs On Deployment.
THE ELECTION’S IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSAn article from the German Institute for International Security Affairs highlights the importance of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on international affairs and foreign policy, warning that Germany and the EU should “prepare themselves for louder calls from Washington to demonstrate greater commitment to the preservation of international order and to make greater contributions.” QUALIFIED LONGEVITY ANNUITY CONTRACTS (QLAC)Lt. Col. Shane Ostrom, USAF (Ret), CFP® provides an introduction to qualified longevity annuity contracts (QLAC). Find out if it’s something you might be interested in. |
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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!
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The last three years of monthly inflation numbers may be a barometer
What do they imply for this year?
Distance and deadlines should never silence your voice
Submit your vote on time with MOAA’s free guide to absentee voting. Make your voice heard this election from anywhere around the globe.
A budget Band-Aid has negative consequences
Congress considers CR to keep government running.
President Obama responds to proposals to change VA health care
The White House backs 15 of the 18 recommendations.
Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference
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!
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