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Heroism continues for paralympic veterans

More than 500 wheelchair athletes who are all military Veterans begin competition at the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Tammy Duckworth, VA Assistant Secretary, has details.

Tags: Federal Drive , VA , veterans , paralympics , wheelchair games ,

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Duckworth resigns from VA post

Tammy Duckworth submitted her resignation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Tags: VA , Congress , Chicago Sun-Times , Lynn Sweet , Jolie Lee

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VA, HUD to use better data to aid homeless vets

The departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development have partnered to conduct a more thorough analysis of the nation's homeless veteran population. The agencies said the new data will allow them to get the right services to the vets who need them.

Tags: best practices , management , budget , VA , HUD , veteran homelessness , Mark Johnston , Anthony Love , data analysis , Jared Serbu

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VA honored to serve those who served

Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. VA Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth joins us with details.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , VA , Veterans Day , Suzanne Kubota

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VA's Lifeline reaching suicides before they happen

VA's suicide prevention services make a difference. Veterans who used healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs were less likely to commit suicide. What is VA doing right?

Tags: VA , mental health , Suicide , PTSD , mngt , best practices

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VA announces Green Routine to a reduced carbon footprint

Tags: VA , mngt , carbon footprint , greenhouse gas , Green Routine , sustainability

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