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Veterans Report is the most comprehensive newsletter available to help Veterans stay current on benefits changes, learn about important legislation, get great discounts, and use the benefits earned in service. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 26 SEPTEMBER 2005------------------------------------------- Secrets of the "Untourist" Revealed Never go where tourists go. Never sleep where tourists sleep. Never eat where tourists eat. Use the Secrets of the "Untourist" to enjoy a lot more while paying far less...Free Report here. Free Healthcare for Vets Affected by Katrina A bill to improve the health care of the nation's veterans was approved by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs last week. More Deal of the Week: 5% Off Radios & Headsets Receive 5% Off Radios & Headsets! We offer the lowest prices online, and an additional 5% off for active duty and veterans. More Legal Help For Vets Have you experienced negligence, malpractice or failure to make a proper diagnosis by a veteran's or military hospital? More American Legion Commended At a joint hearing of the House-Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs last week, Senate Committee Chairman Larry Craig praised the American Legion for its efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. More Transition Assistance Discussed Last week, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a field hearing on transition assistance for servicemembers returning from recent tours of duty. More VA Awards $1.3 Million for Veterans Homes The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded grants worth $1,325,142 to the state of Georgia for improvements to the state veterans homes in Augusta and Milledgeville. More VA Gives $13.8 Million Grant for Nebraska Veterans in Nebraska will have greater access to long-term health care, thanks to a $13.8 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More VA Awards $724,000 Grant to Wisconsin The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of $724,000 to the state of Wisconsin for repairs to the state nursing home in King. More VA Opens Columbarium in Long Island Veterans in the New York region can again be interred at Long Island National Cemetery with the opening of a new columbarium on September 19. More Featured Job: Threat Officer Logistics Management is searching for a full time Threat Officer. This position is on the research staff of a not-for-profit government consulting organization headquartered in McLean, VA. More Veteran Entrepreneurial e-Learning Pilot The National Veterans Business Development Corporation (The Veterans Corporation) has implemented a free online learning pilot for Veterans who seek to become small business owners. More Veterans Book to Be Published "Forever a Soldier: Unforgettable Stories of Wartime Service" will be published by National Geographic Books in association with the Library of Congress on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. More FRA, VA, and IRS, Info for Hurricane Victims The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is continuing its support for victims of Hurricane Katrina and has thus far provided 16 grants to shipmates affected by the storm. More Torch for Tomorrow Awards Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation is seeking nominations for its first Torch for Tomorrow Awards, to be held in New York City on November 10, 2005. More Officials Warn: Beware of Donation Scams When a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina occurs, fraudulent activities associated with donations often take place. More Fleet Week 2005 - October 6th - 10th Fleet Week 2005 - San Francisco will take place on the San Francisco Waterfront, October 6th - 10th. More Print and Post This Week's Veterans Report This is the complete version of this week's Veterans Report. Print it, circulate it, and make sure your colleagues and friends keep up with the latest military benefits updates. More Up-to-the-minute Military News Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. Veterans Report Published by Military.com Editors: Brian Aguilar, Ho Lin Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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