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@WWP_DC highlights ways WWP advocates on the policy issues that matter most to warriors and caregivers. Follows, links, RTs ≠ endorsement.
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Military retirement pay and VA disability compensation are two separate, earned benefits. Yet more than 54,000 combat-injured veterans are denied their full retirement pay. This “wounded veteran tax” is unfair. Contact your elected officials and urge them to pass the Major
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Too many veterans struggle with suicidal thoughts and don’t ask for help. And when they do, delays in care can cost lives. You can make a difference by urging your elected officials to support the ACCESS Act. Take action today to help those who have sacrificed for this country:
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Financial stability is critical to Service members and veterans’ overall well-being. Receiving the right financial education helps them build stability and improve their quality of life. @WWP supports the Military Financial Accountability Act, which would equip service members
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Advocacy in action for women veterans on Capitol Hill—important work and a great chance to connect. Thank you to @DAVHQ, @VFWHQ, @studentvets, @MilitaryOfficer, @PVA1946, and @iava for their partnership—and many thanks to the offices of @RepJackBergman, @RepNikkiB,
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Yesterday, @WWP was honored to join an incredible coalition of VSOs advocating on Capitol Hill for the needs of women veterans—including support for the Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act (H.R. 2717 / S. 1320) and the Building Resources and Access for Veterans’
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Happening now: @WWP teammate Elizabeth McCoy is testifying before the @HouseVetAffairs, Subcommittee on Health, sharing how prevention, treatment, and innovation must work together to strengthen mental and brain health for Service members and veterans.
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This afternoon, @WWP teammate Elizabeth McCoy, Associate Director of Government and Community Relations, will testify before the @HouseVetAffairs Subcommittee on Health on the link between mental health and brain health. She will share insights on H.R. 6444, the Blast
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The Constituent Affairs team is off to a strong start this year! Earlier this week, @WWP teammate Benjamin Watkins hosted a congressional district brunch and learn in Little Rock, AR, for the following offices: @JohnBoozman
@RepWesterman
@RepFrenchHill
@RepRickCrawford Many
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Grassroots advocacy works! Thanks to Warrior Advocate Leader Caroline Fermin, a concurrent resolution was filed in the South Carolina General Assembly urging Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act. Thank you to all who helped elevate why this legislation matters—and why it
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As the second session of the 119th Congress begins, @WWP looks forward to continuing to work with lawmakers to keep the needs of post-9/11 veterans and their families at the forefront. Together, we can continue to advance policies that strengthen and support those who have
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Thank you, @RepRaulRuizMD, for the opportunity to discuss the Major Richard Star Act during your two-day Veterans University event. On Day 2, @WWP teammate Jose Ramos, VP of Government and Community Relations, shared why this important legislation must be passed. We’re grateful
I held the 7th Annual Veterans University in Brawley because I am committed to bringing resources to veterans and their families in California’s 25th Congressional District. I am fighting to get veterans the care and support they need here locally and in Washington, D.C.
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Timely access to breast cancer screenings saves lives. @WWP thanks @SenBlumenthal, @JerryMoran, @maziehirono, and @JohnBoozman for introducing the Mammography Access for Veterans Act. This legislation ensures telescreening mammography services remain available for veterans in
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Senators introduce legislation to expand VA’s capacity to conduct lifesaving mammography nationwide
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Tuesday, @WWP teammate Brian Dempsey, Government Affairs Director, participated in the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies roundtable. The discussion highlighted the importance of research, access to clinical trials, and VA support of these
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Thank you, @RepRaulRuizMD, for the opportunity to discuss the Major Richard Star Act during your two-day Veterans University event. @WWP was proud to have Christopher McGrath, Warrior Advocate Leader, represent us on Day 1, sharing why this important legislation must be passed
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Tomorrow, @WWP teammate Erin Fletcher, Warrior Care Network Director, will testify before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on medication management in VA health care. She'll share insight on areas such as polypharmacy, DoD-to-VA care transitions, and complementary,
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Today, @WWP was excited to host a congressional district brunch and learn in Jacksonville, FL. Teammate Matthew Dews shared information on how WWP supports post-9/11 veterans and their families, and how we can be of service to their constituents. A big thank you to the staff
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