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IAVA Daily Brief 11.20.09
Posted by Michael on November 20

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter at @twitter.com/iavapressroom.

Senate Passes Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act
Posted by Tom Tarantino on November 19

By a vote of 98-0 the Senate has passed S. 1963, the Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.  The fight for this vital piece of legislation has been difficult, but thanks to the combined efforts of the veterans community, we are one-step closer to upgrading our VA health care system.  Learn more here.

Our Best Veterans Week Yet
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on November 18

IAVA just wrapped up its best Veterans Week yet.  From the Third Annual Heroes Gala in New York to dozens of parades held around the country, IAVA Supporters and Member Veterans were out in full force last week to show our newest generation of heroes that we've got their back.  Click here to check out some of the highlights, including videos and photos from events held around the country.

IAVA Daily Brief 11.19.09
Posted by Michael on November 18

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/iavapressroom.

UPDATE: Senate Passes Veterans Affairs Budget
Posted by Patrick Campbell on November 17

UPDATE:   One step closer!  This afternoon the Senate passed the Veterans Affairs budget by a vote of 100-0.   It provides $133.9 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Military housing. Click here to learn more about this breaking development. 

IAVA Daily Brief 11.18.09
Posted by Terrell Frazier on November 17

 Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA.  Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking?  Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

Veterans Week 2009: We've Got Your Back
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on November 11

Somewhere, high atop the mountains of Afghanistan, Marine Staff Sergeant Todd Bowers is smiling. He's not thinking about Cameron Diaz or all the Jack Daniels he'll consume when he comes home. Or at least not this minute. He's reflecting on a handshake, one that launched a historic campaign to welcome new veterans home.

Watch: IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff Honors Service of Veterans on CNN
Posted by Terrell Frazier on November 11

On Veterans Day, CNN featured IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff saluting the 2 million veterans that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rieckhoff asked for all Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women who have served in the U.S. Military.

Groundbreaking PSA “Camo” Released for Returning Troops Today
Posted by Terrell Frazier on November 11

Today, on Veterans Day, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, launched an innovative new series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) as a part of its National Veteran Support Campaign with the Ad Council. 

Hundreds of New Veterans, High Profile Supporters Come Together for Veterans Day
Posted by Terrell Frazier on November 10

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will host its Annual Veterans Day Celebration to honor the service of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, following the Veterans Day Parade in New York City.  The theme of this year’s celebration is “We’ve Got Your Back,” the new tagline of IAVA’s Veteran Support Campaign.

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IAVA has helped thousands of veterans. Here are some of their stories:

Veterans Day 2009

On Veterans Day, IAVA Member Veterans participated in more than a dozen parades… 

IAVA, Ad Council Debut New PSA

On Veterans Day, IAVA and the Ad Council launched the second phase of a national… 

IAVA Spearheads Passage of Advanced Funding for VA Healthcare

On October 22nd, IAVA joined lawmakers and the nation's leading Veteran Service…