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All posts during September 2011

IAVA Daily News Brief 9.30.11
Posted by Jim Drury on September 30 2011

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.

Hell and Back Again
Posted by Michelle Rabinowitz on September 30 2011

War doesn't always end when the warrior comes home. For many veterans, and their families, the battles at home can be just as trying as anything they faced in Iraq or Afghanistan.

IAVA Goes Ringside for UFC Fighter Charlie Brenneman
Posted by Jim Drury on September 29 2011

Longtime IAVA supporter and UFC Fighter Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman will be fighting in UFC Live 6 this Saturday, October 1st—and we've got tickets! Click here for details.

IAVA Strongly Opposes Increased Burden on Military Families and Retirees in White House Deficit Reduction Proposal
Posted by Isabel Black on September 29 2011

IAVA released the following statement in opposition to the proposed fee increases for veterans and their families included in President Obama's deficit reduction plan.

IAVA Daily News Brief 9.29.11
Posted by Jim Drury on September 29 2011

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.

A threat to the New GI Bill
Posted by Tom Tarantino on September 28 2011

I recently attended a briefing held by Senators Tom Harkin and Tom Carper from the Senate Health Education and Labor (HELP) Committee on a potentially serious threat to student veterans and their families.

IAVA Daily News Brief 9.28.11
Posted by Jim Drury on September 28 2011

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.

IAVA Daily News Brief 9.27.11
Posted by Jim Drury on September 27 2011

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.

IAVA Daily News Brief 9.26.11
Posted by Jim Drury on September 26 2011

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.

Dakota Meyer, IAVA Pay Respects at Ground Zero
Posted by Timothy Kudo on September 23 2011

On September 21st, IAVA Member Veterans participated in a special ceremony with Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer at the National 9/11 Memorial in New York City.  IAVA joined the New York City Fire and Police Departments, as well as other Veterans Service Organizations, in a small ceremony where Marine Sergeant Meyer was presented with a Marine Corps Flag from the Port Authority Police Department and a piece of steel from the original World Trade Center.

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