Rounds applauds approval of larger legislation containing his bill to help end veterans homelessness riponadvance.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from riponadvance.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Levin was Tuesday’s KVML “Newsmaker of the Day”. Here are his words:
“Hi, I’m Congressman Mike Levin. I’m proud to represent North County San Diego and South Orange County, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton at the heart of my district.
As we celebrate the holidays this year, we also mourn the loss of more than 320,000 Americans to this pandemic – including more than 5,500 veterans, a profound tragedy for our nation. Each individual lost was somebody’s parent or grandparent, a son or daughter, a friend or co-worker who will be deeply missed, especially during this holiday season.
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Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) pushed legislation through the Senate that aims to make major reforms to programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The
Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act takes aim at veteran homelessness and bureaucracy at the VA. The legislation heads to President Trump s desk to be enacted into law.
“Our veterans dedicated their lives to protecting our country and the freedoms we cherish, yet far too many struggle with homelessness once they transition to civilian life, said Loeffler, who is the daughter and granddaughter of veterans. “Every American hero deserves to have a roof over their head, and I am proud that my legislation has cleared Congress and is heading to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. It is also appropriate that my bill is included in a package named for my friend and predecessor, Senator Johnny Isakson, a longtime champion for Georgia veterans. There is more we must do to help o