All posts during June 2012

IAVA Says Farewell to Chief Policy Officer Jonathan Schleifer
Posted by Tom Tarantino on June 29 2012

Earlier this week, IAVA said goodbye to a great leader and advocate for veterans. For the last 3 years Jonathan Schleifer led IAVA’s policy team to major victories for veterans and their families. With Jonathan at the helm, VA health care became immune to the whims of the budget fight, the GI Bill was vastly expanded and improved, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was repealed, thousands of vets have or will find it easier to get a job, and millions will better understand the challenges that our veterans and their families face every day.

IAVA Daily News Brief 06.29.12
Posted by Gretchen Andersen on June 29 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

IAVA congratulates outgoing Chief Policy Officer Jonathan Schleifer
Posted by IAVA Staff on June 28 2012

Everyone at IAVA bids a fond farewell to Chief Policy Officer Jonathan Schleifer. Jonathan gave IAVA and the veterans' community three dedicated, incredibly productive years and led our team in Washington in making truly lasting impact for the New Greatest Generation. Legislative victories during this time include New GI Bill reform, advanced appropriations, mandatory mental health, combating veteran unemployment and many more.

PTSD Awareness Month
Posted by Jason Hansman on June 28 2012

As PTSD Awareness Month comes to a close, it's imperative to continue to look out for ourselves and each other because nobody should ever suffer from an invisible injury in isolation. If you feel that you, or somebody you know, is struggling with readjustment, please know that you are never alone. We at IAVA have your back and want to make sure you have every resource you may need at your disposal.

IAVA Daily News Brief 06.28.12
Posted by Gretchen Andersen on June 28 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

IAVA Daily News Brief 06.27.12
Posted by Gretchen Andersen on June 27 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

IAVA Daily News Brief 06.26.12
Posted by Gretchen Andersen on June 26 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

IAVA Daily News Brief 06.25.12
Posted by Gretchen Andersen on June 25 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

Protecting the GI Bill
Posted by Tom Tarantino on June 22 2012

During IAVA’s Storm the Hill 2012, we asked Congress to protect the GI Bill by supporting legislation that would prevent predatory for-profit schools from aggressively targeting veterans. On Tuesday, the Attorneys General from 21 states asked Congress to do the same by closing the loophole in the 90-10 rule.