veterans
Top VA Health Official Resigns Under Fire
The top official for veterans' health care resigned Friday amid a firestorm over delays in care and falsified records at veteran hospitals.
Shinseki: VA ‘Must Do Better’ on Patient Care
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki says he is angry and saddened by allegations of treatment delays and preventable deaths at a Phoenix veterans hospital.
Secret Lists, Deaths: Claims Roil Veterans Affairs
A team of federal investigators swept into Phoenix last month amid allegations of a disturbing cover-up at the veterans hospital.
Obama Aide To Oversee VA Hospital Review
President Barack Obama is dispatching one of his closest White House advisers to oversee a review of the beleaguered Veterans Affairs Department as the agency grapples with allegations of treatment delays and preventable deaths at a Phoenix veterans hospital.
Should Prisoners Be Allowed to Vote if They’re Veterans? [POLL]
State Senator Ronald Rice has introduced a bill that would allow prisoners, parolees and probationers to still have part of their civic rights if they are a veteran.
Under current laws, convicted felons aren't allowed to vote until they have served their full sentences prison time, probation and parole...
A BIG Thank You from Big Joe Henry
I just wanted to send out a BIG Thank You to everyone that came out last night to the State Theatre for the Troopers Assisting Troops benefit. To have the amazing talents of Joe Piscopo, Jeff Norris, John Pizzi, Renee DeLorenzo, The Belle Tones, and TwoJohns Acoustic Duo was incredible, great job to all, it was a show I will never forget...
Rider Offering Business Program to Vets [AUDIO]
With a financial boost from a local bank, Rider University has launched its first-ever free, summer program targeting veterans who want to start or grow a business.
Supporting Our Vets
Although Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has officially been ruled out as a factor, the recent Fort Hood shooting has raised new questions about the mental health of America's soldiers. Wednesday, the head of the New Jersey National Guard told the Assembly Budget Committee that the Garden State is setting the standard when it comes to helping veterans.
NJ Vets Lack Jobs
The unemployment rate among veterans was higher last year in New Jersey than any other state.