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Furlough of VA Claims Representatives Today Undermines Veterans’ Benefits

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Furlough of VA Claims Representatives Today Undermines Veterans’ Benefits

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) renews its call for...

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Bill Cosby And Jim Gaffigan Added To 7th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Event In New York City

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Bill Cosby And Jim Gaffigan Added To 7th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Event In New York City

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The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival present Stand Up for Heroes brought to...

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Snap-on Incorporated Hosts Veterans in Nation’s Capital: First Company to Sponsor Solo Honor Flights for its Associates and Franchisees

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Snap-on Incorporated Hosts Veterans in Nation’s Capital: First Company to Sponsor Solo Honor Flights for its Associates and Franchisees

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Snap-on Incorporated is hosting its initial “solo” Honor Flight for the company’s...

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Gov’t Shutdown May Delay Veterans’ Claims, DAV Still on the Job Offering Help to Vets

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Gov’t Shutdown May Delay Veterans’ Claims, DAV Still on the Job Offering Help to Vets

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) knows that a government shutdown hurts veterans....

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Sam’s Club Offers Free Passes to Military during Shutdown

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Sam’s Club Offers Free Passes to Military during Shutdown

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — WHAT: In response to the U.S. government shutdown of domestic...

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Jewish Committee Praises Deal for More Columbian Crops to Israel

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Jewish Committee Praises Deal for More Columbian Crops to Israel

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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AJC lauded the signing this week of the Colombia-Israel Free...

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Canada’s Veterans Speak Out Against Closure of Veterans Affairs Offices

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Canada’s Veterans Speak Out Against Closure of Veterans Affairs Offices

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OTTAWA, Oct. 6, 2013 /CNW/ – Veterans were in Ottawa today for the launch of a YouTube...

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Native American Tribe Prevails In Washington State Legal Battle For More Water For Salmon

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Native American Tribe Prevails In Washington State Legal Battle For More Water For Salmon

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SWINOMISH INDIAN RESERVATION, FIDALGO ISLAND, Wash., Oct. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (the...

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United Master Exec Council Elects Cpt. Jay Heppner Chairman

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United Master Exec Council Elects Cpt. Jay Heppner Chairman

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HERNDON, Va., Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Captain Jay Heppner, a 28-year veteran of United Airlines and...

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U.S. Mail Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

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U.S. Mail Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — David Tozzolino, a 17-year letter carrier from New Jersey; Pam Pontius, a...

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