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Sen. Warner Statement on Veteran's Day
Nov 11 2014
"Today and every day, I commit to honor the service of Virginia's 840,000 military veterans by working to ensure they are treated with the respect they have earned."
NVTC Delivers Pro Bono Assessment of Scheduling Processes & Systems at VA Medical Centers
Assessment was conducted at the request of Sen. Mark Warner
Oct 30 2014
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) delivered a final report, as requested by Sen. Warner, to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald based on its pro bono assessment of the scheduling processes and systems at VA medical centers.
The recently enacted veterans’ health care overhaul, which increased funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs and streamlined the process for firing senior executives, also includes a provision that requires the VA to hear advice from a technology task force on problems with the scheduling system for medical appointments at VA medical centers.
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Northern Virginia tech council to help VA hospitals fix scheduling system
Sep 16 2014
A group of Virginia tech companies is going to help the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital system fix its scheduling system. The Northern Virginia Technology Council will offer free help to the VA by examining the troubled health care system's scheduling system and suggesting improvements.
Senator Warner was honored to meet with members of the Yellow Ribbon Fund Family Caregiver Program today.
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner met with leadership at the McGuire VA Medical Center to talk about ongoing issues involving healthcare for veterans.
Warner & Kaine Announce $11 Million in V-A Grants to Help End Vets Homelessness in Virginia
Aug 14 2014
Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be awarding $11,312,352 in grants to help fight veterans’ homelessness in Virginia.
A legislative success for veterans
Aug 06 2014
Last week, the Senate came together to pass bipartisan legislation to repair the mess at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Keeping commitments to our veterans
Jul 25 2014
I met with the President’s nominee to lead the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs this week, and I believe Robert McDonald – an Army veteran and the retired CEO of Procter & Gamble – is the right man for the job.
Presenting a long overdue Silver Star
Jul 11 2014
Senator Warner had the immense honor of presenting 95-year-old World War II veteran Ralph Kuethe with a Silver Star, the third highest military decoration awarded for gallantry in action. Colonel Kuethe earned the distinction during his heroic service almost 70 years ago.
