Minnesota Veteran news on various topics from many sources complied together here in one location.
May 6, 2008 - Disabled veterans can take advantage of new property tax benefit. Property tax exclusion will reduce tax bill for thousands of Minnesota’s disabled vets.
Mar 18, 2008 - Economic Stimulus Payments for veterans and their families information. Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a provision to pay so-called “rebates” to Americans who file tax returns. In so doing, they also extended the payments to include veterans and Social Security recipients who ordinarily do not have to even file a tax return. The minimum payment for those who qualify is $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples filing a joint income tax return.
This year, veterans who do not otherwise have to file anything with the IRS will want to send in a tax form in order to receive a stimulus payment, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This applies to veterans and their survivors who receive certain pension and disability payments which are not taxable.
Jan 18, 2008 - Operation Welcome Home: Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is honored to host a retreat for returning OIF/OEF veterans. More information
Sep 6 - Senate passes funding bill for Veterans Affairs and the National Guard
Yesterday, the Senate passed (by a vote of 92 to 1) a $109.3 billion Military Construction-VA appropriations bill for fiscal year (FY) 2008, which provides $64.7 billion in discretionary spending. A total of $43 billion is directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which reflects $3.6 billion more than the President’s request and $6.5 billion more than the FY 2007 level. The measure funds the implementation of base realignment and closure at $8.17 billion. It also provides $929.8 million for the National Guard and Reserves, which is $234.7 million above the President’s budget request. In addition, the Senate approved (by a vote of 76 to 15) an amendment by Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) to add $100 million in emergency spending for security at the 2008 political conventions.
Sep 6, 2007 - HBO Special "Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq" - Executive Producer James Gandolfini interviews ten Soldiers and Marines who reveal their feelings on their future, their severe disabilities and their devotion to America. The documentary surveys the physical and emotional cost of war through memories of their "alive day," the day they narrowly escaped death in Iraq.
Aug 1, 2007 - LinkVet "your link to experts" goes live
Apr 24, 2007 - Wounded Service Members and Their Families Now Eligible for a Free Week-long Retreat
Apr 24, 2007 - GovBenefits.gov Web Site Tour - Free Webcast
Mar 15, 2007 - Carver County announces a community reintegration program to be held March 27, 2007 at the Waconia American Legion Hall
Mar 15, 2007 - Disabled American Veteran Plates now available
Mar 9, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty visits troops in Iraq
Mar 7, 2007 - VA Secretary Leads Overview of Federal Benefits
Feb 28, 2007 - VA Awards $19 Million Contract for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Feb 28, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty signs Executive Order creating Veterans Long Term Care Commission
Feb 23, 2007 - Tax filing information
Jan 21, 2007 - Upcoming Veteran's Legislative committee meetings
Jan 11, 2007 - Korean Americans and the Forgotten War exhibit from April 14 to June 2, 2007
Jan 10, 2007 - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Training in Willmar, MN on January 15, 2007
Jan 8, 2007 - Governor unveils $74.8 million Military and Veterans support package
Jan 3, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty to speak at send-off for Minnesota National Guard troops being deployed to Afghanistan
Jan 3, 2007 - Drivers needed for VA / DAV Transportation Program at Mpls VA Medical Center
Jan 3, 2007 - $59 per month credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
Dec 24, 2006 - President Bush signs Veterans Bill into law
Dec 21, 2006 - Attorney General-elect Lori Swanson proposes a $15 million a year tuition assistance bill for veterans and other items
Dec. 19, 2006 - VA Reaches Out to Veterans and Spouses "Aid and Attendance" an Under-Used Benefit
Dec. 18, 2006 - PBS Show “When Parents are Deployed”
Dec. 13, 2006 - DFAS announces schedule for release of tax statements
Dec 8, 2006 - Payments “Tangible Evidence” of Nation’s Commitment
Dec 7, 2006 - Craig praises Veterans of Pearl Harbor
Other news sources
Air Force - www.af.mil/news/
Army - www.army.mil/news/
Coast Guard - www.piersystem.com/external/index.cfm?cid=786
Defend America - www.defendamerica.mil
Department of Defense - www.defenselink.mil/news/
Military.com - www.military.com
Navy News - www.news.navy.mil
Marines - www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/news
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/
U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - veterans.senate.gov
Veterans News and Information Service (VNIS) - www.vnis.com
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