Today The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report on the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to properly administer GI Bill benefits to veterans. The report found that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) “failed to modify their electronic systems” and that, “VA lacked an accountable official to oversee the project during most of the effort. This resulted in unclear com... Read more »
Dear Friend, A Fake National Emergency On Tuesday, I voted in favor of legislation to terminate President Trump’s recently declared national emergency at the southern border. This unnecessary and misguided emergency declaration taps into critical resources for our military, National Guard, and the Pentagon’s anti-drug trafficking efforts to fulfill a failed campaign promise to build a medieval wal... Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted for HJ Res. 46: Joint Resolution to Terminate POTUS Emergency Declaration. Kuster is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, which would terminate President Trump’s recently declared national emergency at the southern border. Last month, Kuster voted in favor of bipartisan legislation that included more than $1.3 billion in funding for physical ba... Read more »
Veterans History Project needs tales. U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster announced Feb. 13 that her office is seeking the stories of Granite State veterans for the Veterans History Project. The project, which is run by the Library of Congress American Folklife Center, collects and preserves the stories of American war veterans so that future generations can hear about the realities of war directly from those ... Read more »
Dear Friend, Funding the Government Last night, I voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2019. I’m encouraged my colleagues and I have come together to advance this measure to keep the government open and deliver for the American people. This bill promotes 21st century border security as well as humanitarian support for migrants in detention,... Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build his border wall. Among the funds it is reported President Trump is proposing to tap into is $2.5 billion from the Pentagon’s drug interdiction efforts and $600 million from a drug forfeiture program at the Treasury Department. Additionally, it’s reported the ... Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that her office is seeking the stories of Granite State veterans for the Veterans History Project. The project, which is run by the Library of Congress American Folklife Center, collects and preserves the stories of American war veterans so that future generations can hear directly from those who have served about the realities of war. “Our brave... Read more »
NASHUA — Harbor Homes, one of the agencies that operates Nashua’s Safe Stations program, is set to receive more than $2 million to assist homeless veterans. The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $2,160,714 grant to the local nonprofit group aimed at providing low income, homeless and disabled individuals with affordable housing, employment and job training, support services an... Read more »
FRANCONIA, N.H. — Cannon Mountain honored service members at their first Military Appreciation Day on Sunday. Active duty, retired, reserve and veteran military members got free lift tickets as a thank you for their service. The event was held in conjunction with the Azimuth Check Foundation, which offers injured military members year-round athletic events. The event included a parade of flags on ... Read more »
Dear Friend, Keeping our Government Open On Tuesday evening, I attended President Trump’s second State of the Union Address with my guest Jeff Aulbach, a New Hampshire Air Traffic Controller from Brookline. Like hundreds of thousands of other federal employees, Jeff worked without pay during the 35-day government shutdown. As February 15--the expiration date of the recent government funding agreem... Read more »
