Quil Lawrence
Stories
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Health
COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Homeless Veterans
Homelessness among veterans has dropped by about half in the past decade. Now there's concern that some of that progress could unravel, with the effects of the pandemic and economic crash.
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National
White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide
The Trump Administration's new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.
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National
Atlanta Police Chief Resigns
The mayor of Atlanta announced the resignation of the city's police chief, just hours after police shot and killed a black man outside a fast food restaurant.
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National
Memorial Day Honor Flights Canceled Because Of Coronavirus Crisis
Thousands of people who were planning to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day had to cancel this year. That includes veterans traveling with the nonprofit network Honor Flight.
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National
Public Health Service Poised To Create A Ready Reserve To Fight The Coronavirus
The U.S. Public Health Service has won congressional authorization for a ready reserve of doctors and nurses to deploy across the country.
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Politics
News Brief: Impeachment Markup, U.K. Election, Jersey City Shootings
The House Judiciary Committee started the process of marking up articles of impeachment against President Trump. Also, British voters go to the polls and the latest on the Jersey City shootings.
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National
Veterans React To 3 Controversial Pardons Issued By President Trump
Veterans are still reacting to President Trump's controversial pardons of three alleged or convicted American war criminals.
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National
A Move To Create More Mentors Among Women Veterans
Dozens of women who work in special operations recently met in Southern California to find ways to encourage female troops to stay in the military or help them transition to rewarding civilian jobs.
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Politics
VA Inspector General Says Department Is Putting Whistleblowers At Risk
The office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers inside the Department of Veterans Affairs has instead put them at risk according to the VA inspector general's investigation.
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Politics
Ex-VA Chief's Book Describes Chaos And Confusion Inside The White House
Dr. David Shulkin has written a memoir about his time as secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration. He says he was pushed out by people who favor privatizing the VA.