Disabled Veteran Tagged Vehicles Being Targeted

Article Title: Authorities issue warning to disabled veterans about their license plates

Article Excerpt: "...warning to disabled veterans about their license plates...where a trend in the victim vehicles has been identified." Authorities believe the suspects may be singling out these vehicles under the assumption that they "have a higher likelihood of a firearm being present."..."

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Veterans Health Administration announces plans to restructure

Article Title: Veterans Health Administration announces plans to restructure

Article Excerpt: "...HAMPTON, Va. — The Veterans Health Administration, the health care branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced Monday that it would reorganize its management structure, potentially impacting the way veterans receive health care across the country. ..."Back in March, when I sounded the alarm about staffing levels at the new VA facility in Chesapeake, VA Secretary Doug Collins called me a liar. While I don’t expect an apology, America’s veterans — who will be forced to wait longer to see fewer doctors because of Collins’ plans to axe 35,000 VA health care workers — deserve one," Kaine said.

Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) also criticized the move, citing the Washington Post's reporting.

"There are reports that the new Chesapeake Battlefield VA outpatient clinic in my congressional district is still woefully understaffed, and the Hampton VA continues to face staffing shortages"...

Reference Source: www.13newsnow.com

‘I’m blessed:’ Disabled Navy veteran survives Seattle waterfront shooting

Article Title: ‘I’m blessed:’ Disabled Navy veteran survives Seattle waterfront shooting

Article Excerpt: "Harold Powell explained he is a Navy veteran. He says his service ended when he was struck by a drunk driver in 1991....Powell said it was another ordinary day of work when Timm walked up to him.

Prosecutors say Timm accused Powell of “stolen valor” — falsely claiming to have served in the military.

Footage shows Timm demanding Powell show military identification before ripping a patch off Powell’s wheelchair. ..."

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa | Unprovoked assault on a 48-year-old disabled veteran

Article Title: CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa | Unprovoked assault on a 48-year-old disabled veteran

Article Excerpt: "...Police arrested 24-year-old Daniel Doyen on Monday in connection to the assault.

The court documents confirm Doyen is accused of attacking Andrew Holling randomly, punching him several times and returning after the initial attack to hit Holling several more times with his own cane.

TV9 spoke to Holling after the incident. Holling said when he tried to take a picture of his attacker, identified by police as Doyen, he returned, taking his cane and hitting him about 15 to 20 more times. ..."

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