Today we are honoring our Veterans in appreciation for all that they’ve done for us, and we’ll also be discussing some of the detrimental challenges that they are faced with.

Our guest is Hector Rodriguez, president and founder of the National Latino Alliance for DC Statehood. He was born in Puerto Rico and arrived in Washington DC in 1968 after serving with the US Army in Vietnam. During the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, he developed initiatives from the White House to reverse poverty and increase Latino participation in federal programs. After his proposal in 1970, the mayor of Washington created an Office of Spanish Speaking Affairs.

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley

In this show, we discuss whistleblower protection within the VA, including the new Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, as well as legislation pending in Congress. We also discuss pending legislation to reform the VA claims and appeals system, "The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. "

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley.

In this show, we discussed proposed legislation in Congress to reform the VA claims and appeals system. It is called "The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017." The House Bill is HR 2288.  The Senate’s counterpart is S. 1024.

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley and guest Brian Wizard

Veterans News, Advocates for Veterans, Veterans Legal Advice

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley

Topics: Developments in the VA, Lessons From Vietnam War, What is Agent Orange, and practical information for veterans who are fighting the VA for their fair compensation for their service connected disabilities

Veterans News, Advocates for Veterans, Veterans Legal Advice

The Veterans News Hour with David Cory and Richard Hurley

Veterans News, Advocates for Veterans, Veterans Legal Advice

The Veterans News Hour with David C. Cory and Richard Hurley

Guest, Henry Purnell

Veterans News, Advocates for Veterans, Veterans Legal Advice

The Veterans News Hour with David C. Cory and Richard Hurley

Guest, Amy Odom

Veterans News, Advocates for Veterans, Veterans Legal Advice