veterans
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90-year-old Frank Francone bound for congressional ceremony to honor Filipino World War II vets
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Ninety-year-old World War II veteran Frank Francone will be on hand Wednesday in Washington to help commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Philippines more than 70 years ago. House and Senate leaders plan to gather at the U.S. Capitol to present a Congressional Gold Medal to…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman raises concerns with VA ‘drug centric’ culture for veterans
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican, is working on moving the Department of Veterans Affairs away from prescribing “strong” psychotherapeutic medications to veterans. He said the department uses the medications as its “primary method of treating” veterans with mental health conditions, and that has Coffman concerned. “An over reliance on prescription medication may in some…
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Coffman issues a challenge with his own money to repair damage at Aurora memorial to Colorado’s war dead
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Hey, Democrats, want to get in Rep. Mike Coffman’s wallet? Here’s your big chance. The down side is you’ll put a smile on the face of the Republican congressman Democrats have beaten since he entered Colorado politics in 1989. Coffman says he will put in a quarter for every $1 donated up to the first…
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Trujillo: House health care bill leaves veterans behind
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I’m proud to have served my country – but my country, or more precisely its health care system, has been falling short in recent years. The VA facilities have had well-known problems, and 1.75 million veterans who rely on Medicaid for their health care are facing an uncertain future. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) clearly…
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Democrat Seth Moulton endorses fellow veteran Jason Crow in 6th Congressional District
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Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, a rising star in the Democratic Party, this week endorsed 6th Congressional District candidate Jason Crow, calling the Denver attorney and Army Ranger veteran “an outspoken and results-oriented advocate for his fellow veterans in Colorado and across the country.” Moulton, who served four tours in Iraq as a Marine, threw his support…
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Tipton: Honoring our nation’s fallen heroes
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As a member of Congress, I have the unique opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to fallen service members that are just a short distance from the Capitol building. Across the Potomac River, Arlington National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for hundreds of thousands of men and women who served in the armed…
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Purcell: Small gestures key to honoring their sacrifice
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Parades, mattress sales and burgers on the grill are all nice, but I feel we should do more to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Ah, yes, you speak of the Memorial Day holiday, a day intended to honor the men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms…
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Noonan: No shortage of 2017 General Assembly bill quantity, but what about quality?
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The Colorado Senate crossed the 300 bill mark for the first time in quite a few years. The House, with more members than the Senate, will probably get to about 380 bills. Stick in the eye HB17-1328 requires certain federal candidates to disclose their income tax returns to get on the Colorado ballot. The bill…
