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For the last three decades, the U.S. military has relied upon an all-volunteer enlistment. Fewer families today have a direct, personal connection to a branch of the Armed Forces. Americans immersed in their daily lives may not take the time to consider the sacrifices made by the honorable men and women in uniform. The risk and uncertainty also impacts the loved ones left behind when a soldier is called up to active duty.
Senator Grassley unequivocally supports U.S. troops who put their lives on the line in service to our country. His advocacy doesn’t end when their military service ends. Nearly two decades ago, his efforts to help Vietnam veterans and their families track down information about POWs and MIAs succeeded in gaining access to more than one million pages of military documents.
Veterans can rest assured Senator Grassley won’t let the Defense Department or Department of Veterans Affairs duck accountability or responsibility when it comes to information or health care to which they are entitled. It was deeply troubling to discover the deplorable conditions and bureaucratic mess facing physically maimed and psychologically wounded soldiers being treated at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. U.S. soldiers and veterans deserve the best possible care. Management problems must be identified and solved to ensure all VA medical facilities are held to the highest standards to serve those who risked the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Tell Senator Grassley what you think about this issue.
Sign up for an RSS feed of news related to "Veterans".February 9, 2012 - Iowa congressional delegation meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force
January 31, 2012 - Q&A on the False Claims Act at 25 Years and $30 Billion in Recoveries
December 19, 2011 - Saluting Service and Sacrifice
November 10, 2011 - Senate Passes Tax Incentive to Encourage Hiring of Veterans
November 8, 2011 - Tax Incentive Would Encourage Hiring of Veterans
November 4, 2011 - Q&A on the National Guard
July 26, 2011 - More Than $200,000 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
May 20, 2011 - Salute to Graduates
May 20, 2011 - Q & A: Helping Veterans Access Health Care
May 3, 2011 - Grassley: Report Shows Veterans Affairs Hospitals Must Ensure Safety of Medical Equipment
April 8, 2011 - Grassley Addresses a Possible Government Shutdown
April 8, 2011 - Grassley: Military and civilian support personnel should be paid if government shuts down
January 26, 2011 - Grassley, Harkin Honor Medal of Honor Recipient from Hiawatha, Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta
January 26, 2011 - Grassley Co-authored Bill Would Encourage Hiring of Veterans
December 17, 2010 - Iowa Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Iowa Native Bob Feller
November 5, 2010 - Q & A: Veterans Day 2010
October 21, 2010 - Honoring America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees
October 15, 2010 - Improving Mental Health Services for Combat Veterans
September 23, 2010 - Senators seek removal of Special IG for Afghanistan Reconstruction
September 22, 2010 - Grassley Highlights Testimony of Iowa Small Business Owner Who Employs Military Reservists, Veterans
September 17, 2010 - VA Outpatient Clinic Opening in Carroll in January
September 16, 2010 - Oversight Report of the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General
July 20, 2010 - $727,058 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
June 22, 2010 - $399,875 to Help Iowa’s Homeless Veterans
June 16, 2010 - Grassley: IRS Hires More Than 1,000 Veterans for Three Consecutive Years, Fulfilling and Exceeding his Request
May 28, 2010 - Weekly Address: Memorial Day
May 26, 2010 - Grassley Keeps Heat On VA About Claims Appeals Process
May 25, 2010 - Grassley Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
May 24, 2010 - Q & A with Senator Grassley, Memorial Day
May 19, 2010 - Grassley Pays Tribute to World War II Veterans
May 7, 2010 - Grassley Works to Improve Services to Veterans Living in Rural Iowa
April 22, 2010 - Congress Passes Veterans Health Bill, Includes Several Grassley-backed Provisions
March 26, 2010 - Grassley Works to Ensure Veterans’ Medical Facilities Have the Necessary Health Professionals
March 16, 2010 - Grassley Asks for More Information about Veterans’ Benefits Backlog
March 4, 2010 - Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
February 17, 2010 - Iowa National Guard troops to receive back compensation
February 16, 2010 - Overdue Compensation for Iowa National Guard Members
January 15, 2010 - Grassley Q&A: Oversight of Veteran’s Affairs
January 14, 2010 - Grassley asks VA secretary about exposure of VA patients to infectious diseases due to health system mishaps
December 17, 2009 - Transription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
December 15, 2009 - Grassley Presses Army IG to Get to Bottom of Arlington National Cemetery Problems
November 25, 2009 - Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
November 19, 2009 - Congress Passes Veterans Health Bill, Includes Several Grassley-pushed Provisions
November 17, 2009 - Grassley Q & A: Thanksgiving
November 11, 2009 - Honoring Veterans
November 6, 2009 - Grassley: Military Personnel Soon Will Benefit from First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit
November 5, 2009 - Grassley Introduces Measure Creating Memorial to Honor African Americans Who Fought In Revolutionary War
October 30, 2009 - Grassley Q & A: Care for Veterans
October 28, 2009 - Transcription of Senator Grassley's News Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
October 28, 2009 - Grassley Works to Help Military Personnel With First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit