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Veterans say Trump’s plans to cut VA budget could put them ‘in the ground’

Some veterans fear losing services, but others say the VA should be ‘cleaned out’

The Independent UK

VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care

The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Veterans Affairs Official Issues Stark Warning About Musk's 'Absolute Chaos' Approach to Gutting Agency: 'Nothing is Getting Done'

"The best employees are starting to look elsewhere," the official told NBC News. "I can't overemphasize that enough."

Latin Times

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Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

David Johnstone has been appointed to the role vacated by former UUP MP Danny Kinahan earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Voters Approve New Veteran Property Tax Relief

Thanks to the election, some Veterans will soon see expanded property tax exemptions.

Kiplinger

Drones rather than soldiers taking primacy on the battlefield in warfare revolution, says defence minister

Veterans’ Minister Alistair Carns said the massive increase in use of drones in the Ukraine war was ‘like a machine gun moment for the army’

Evening Standard

Compensation fund for dismissed LGBT veterans is too small, MPs say

Labour MPs said that the current fund will work out at £12,500 for each veteran sacked under so-called ‘gay ban’ that lasted until 2000.

Evening Standard

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Lauren Boebert’s Democratic rival accuses her of disrespecting veterans and ‘melting down’ on debate stage

Lauren Boebert’s opponent slammed her voting record on veterans and accused her of ‘melting down’ during their debate

The Independent UK

Charities blast top Tory who suggested struggling people choose to use foodbanks

Foodbank leaders blasted the suggestion from Veterans Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer after he suggested people opted to use foodbanks for budgeting reasons

Daily Mirror

Out-of-touch Tory minister claims using food bank use is a 'personal decision'

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

Daily Mirror

Britain's nuclear test veterans should be compensated for ordeal, government told

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said Tuesday’s announcement of the Nuclear Test Medal was “the beginning of a programme for recognition”

Daily Mirror

Nuclear veterans finally win a medal, and tell Rishi Sunak: "We need more"

Calls grow for Rishi Sunak to order blood and urine records be opened up to nuclear veterans after they're finally granted a medal

Daily Mirror

Britain's nuclear test veterans FINALLY granted medals they've deserved for 70 years

Only 1,500 of the 22,000 men who took part in more than 600 trial explosions are thought to still be alive, but relatives of those who have already died will be able to apply for a medal on their behalf

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss Cabinet reshuffle in full: Meet the loyalists backed - and Sunak-backers sacked

The new Prime Minister was branded an 'imbecile' by one sacked minister's wife after ditching Sunak-backers Dominic Raab, Grant Shapps and Steve Barclay, and appointing allies Kwasi Kwarteng, Suella Braverman and Therese Coffey to top jobs

Daily Mirror

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The Texas Tribune

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.

Axios

VA to offer abortion to pregnant veterans in some cases

VA will offer counseling for pregnant veterans and eligible beneficiaries.

Daily Mirror

Prime Minister candidates both back medal for Britain's nuclear test vets

The Tory leadership contenders support getting justice for the Cold War veterans who took part in secretive radiation experiments between 1952 and 1991

Roll Call

Veterans toxic exposure bill stalls as lawmakers head home - Roll Call

The measure won’t make it to President Joe Biden’s desk until after the July Fourth congressional recess because of a minor tax provision.

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson has listened to nuke test veterans and is considering 'all options' for recognition, says minister

A week after his historic meeting with nuke test campaigners and the Mirror, the Prime Minister has already taken action

Belfast Live

Veterans "begrudgingly" accept amnesty legacy legislation, MPs told

Mr Kinahan claimed the Bill will provide for a "fairer and more balanced, level playing field"

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside nuclear test veterans meet Boris Johnson

Veterans shared their heart-breaking stories of how they had been "let down"

Manchester Evening News

'I just want justice for my family': Rochdale dad who found baby son dead gives emotional plea to PM over scandal

It took John six decades to get the autopsy report, which revealed his four month old son had deformed lungs when he died

Wales Online

Boris Johnson meets with Cold War nuclear test veterans and promises investigation

Two years ago an appeal was launched demanding for a medal for the 1,500 survivors of the radiation tests

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson becomes first PM to meet nuke test veterans - and vows to investigate the scandal

"I'm so, so sorry for your loss," the PM told one Cold War hero as he spoke of his son's death at just 4 months old

The Independent UK

Legacy legislation a ‘bitter pill’ to swallow for some victims – commissioner

However, Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan said the legislation is a ‘step in the right direction’.

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