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<title>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS NEWS - from VA WATCHDOG DOT ORG</title>
<description>Information from the Department of Veterans' Affairs.</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org</link>
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<title>Bakersfield National Cemetery Begins Burials -- 07-01-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap070109-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Assistant Secretary Raises Awareness About Post 9-11 GI Bill -- 07-01-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap070109-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Begins Stimulus Payments to Veterans -- 06-25-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap062509-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Launches 10-Year Health Study of 60,000 New Veterans -- 06-22-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap062209-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Secretary Hits the Road to Highlight "United We Serve" Effort -- 06-22-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap062209-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Shinseki Announces Strict Accountability Process for IT Project Management -- 06-19-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061909-3.htm</link>
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<title>VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans -- 06-19-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061909-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA's Suicide Prevention Message Carried on 21,000 Buses -- 06-19-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061909-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretaries Shinseki and Donovan Host First Meeting of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness under the Obama Administration -- 06-18-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061809-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Dedicates New Veterans Benefits Office in New Orleans -- 06-12-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061209-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Transferring 85.4 Acres from North Chicago VA Medical Center -- 06-11-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap061109-1.htm</link>
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<title>Two VA Employees Finalists in "Service to America" Awards -- 06-09-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060909-1.htm</link>
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<title>Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery to Expand -- 06-08-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060809-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 3.7 Million for New Hampshire Veterans Home -- 06-08-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060809-1.htm</link>
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<title>Over 700 Schools Partner with VA to Help Veterans Pay for Education -- 06-05-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060509-3.htm</link>
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<title>VA Secretary Shinseki Marks D-Day Anniversary in France -- 06-05-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060509-2.htm</link>
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<title>Assistant Secretary Duckworth Honored with Women of Distinction Award -- 06-05-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060509-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 38.3 Million for Hospital Modernization -- 06-04-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060409-4.htm</link>
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<title>North Dakota Veterans Home Receives Funds for Nursing Facility -- 06-04-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060409-3.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 5.2 Million for Minnesota Veterans Homes -- 06-04-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060409-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Enhancing Brain Injury and Recovery Lab for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries -- 06-04-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060409-1.htm</link>
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<title>WWII Veterans Compete in National Veterans Golden Age Games -- 06-03-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap060309-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month -- 05-27-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052709-4.htm</link>
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<title>VA Studies Advanced Prosthetic Arm -- 05-27-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052709-3.htm</link>
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<title>VA Web Site Helps College Counselors Aid Veterans -- 05-27-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052709-2.htm</link>
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<title>Gunn Sworn In As Veterans Affairs General Counsel -- 05-27-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052709-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Recognizes Military Sacrifices on Memorial Day -- 05-22-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052209-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Shinseki Announces 215 Million in Projects for Rural Veterans -- 05-21-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052109-2.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Shinseki Addresses the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans National Conference -- 05-21-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052109-1.htm</link>
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<title>Duckworth Takes Charge of VA's Public Affairs and Outreach Programs -- 05-20-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap052009-1.htm</link>
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<title>Assistant Secretary Duckworth Joins U.S. Postal Service for Purple Heart Stamp Ceremony -- 05-18-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap051809-1.htm</link>
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<title>Assistant Secretary Duckworth Delivers Commencement Speech at University of Illinois at Chicago -- 05-15-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap051509-2.htm</link>
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<title>Over 25,000 Post- 9-11 GI Bill Applications Received in First Two Weeks -- 05-15-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap051509-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Recognized for Leadership in Federal Accountability -- 05-07-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap050709-2.htm</link>
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<title>President Obama's 2010 Spending Plan Initiates Transformation for VA Services -- 05-07-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap050709-1.htm</link>
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<title>Assistant Secretary Duckworth Honored at Women to Watch Awards -- 05-06-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap050609-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Accepting Applications for Post 9-11 GI Bill Benefits -- 05-01-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap050109-1.htm</link>
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<title>Birmingham Set to Host National Veterans Golden Age Games -- 04-21-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap042109-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Welcoming Vets Home with New Web Site, Blog -- 04-20-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap042009-1.htm</link>
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<title>Gould Sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs -- 04-09-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040909-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces New Nursing Academy Sites -- 04-09-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040909-1.htm</link>
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<title>Michael J. Kussman, VA Under Secretary for Health, to Retire -- 04-07-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040709-1.htm</link>
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<title>Medical Journal Praises VA Electronic Health Record -- 04-06-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040609-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Continues Notification Process for Veterans Affected by Reprocessing Issues -- 04-03-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040309-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces Recovery Spending -- 04-02-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap040209-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA to Build Stand-Alone Replacement Hospital in Denver -- 03-18-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap031809-1.htm</link>
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<title>An Open Letter to Veterans From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki -- 03-13-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap031309-2.htm</link>
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<title>Over 400 Disabled Veterans Register to Ski at National Event -- 03-13-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap031309-1.htm</link>
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<title>President's 2010 Budget Request Strongly Supports VA Programs -- 02-26-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap022609-1.htm</link>
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<title>Stimulus Bill Provides 198 Million Dollars for Filipino Veterans -- 02-20-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap022009-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Identifies Problem with a Transcription Services Contract -- 02-12-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap021209-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Implementing National Safety "Step-Up" -- 02-09-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap020909-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Suicide Prevention Hotline Credited with 2,600 "Saves" -- 02-07-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap020709-1.htm</link>
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<title>Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary -- 02-03-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap020309-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Shinseki Announces Choice for Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs -- 01-30-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap013009-1.htm</link>
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<title>Shinseki Sworn In, Vows 21st Century Service to Veterans -- 01-21-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap012109-1.htm</link>
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<title>Actress Bo Derek Honored for Work on Behalf of Veterans -- 01-15-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap011509-1.htm</link>
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<title>One Million Vets Share 320 Million Dollars in VA Insurance Dividends -- 01-14-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap011409-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA-NIH Study Offers Hope for Parkinson's Patients -- 01-13-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap011309-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA To Lease Space for New Clinic at Harlingen, Texas -- 01-12-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap011209-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA, DOT, DOD Steer Vets toward Safe Driving -- 01-12-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap011209-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces 22 Million Dollars for Rural Veterans -- 01-09-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010909-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Salutes Ross Perot -- 01-08-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010809-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA To Offer Health Care to Previously Ineligible Veterans -- 01-08-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010809-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Launches Partnership for NGO Outreach -- 01-07-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010709-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Assisting Veterans with Health Care Costs -- 01-06-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010609-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Data Show Home Health Technology Improves Access to Care -- 01-05-2009</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/vap09/vap010509-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Providing Florida Veterans with Disability Verification Letters for First Time -- 12-31-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap123108-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 3.5 Million Dollars for Bakersfield National Cemetery -- 12-31-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap123108-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Ramps Up Job Search for Injured Vets -- 12-30-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap123008-1.htm</link>
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<title>Some Veterans to See Another Travel Reimbursement Increase -- 12-29-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap122908-1.htm</link>
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<title>Nearly 11,000 Survivors to Receive Retroactive Payments by New Years -- 12-24-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap122408-1.htm</link>
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<title>New Members Appointed to Committee on Women Veterans -- 12-23-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap122308-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 75.8 Million Dollars for Hospital Modernization -- 12-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap121808-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA to Provide Payments to Eligible Surviving Spouses -- 12-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap121808-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Urges Vets to Sign-up for Direct Deposits -- 12-15-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap121508-1.htm</link>
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<title>Wreaths Decorate Veterans' Graves Nationwide -- 12-14-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap121408-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces Enhanced and Expanded Care for N.C. Veterans -- 12-11-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap121108-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces Changes to Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance -- 12-08-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap120808-1.htm</link>
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<title>Bakersfield National Cemetery Dedicated -- 12-07-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap120708-2.htm</link>
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<title>Statement on Nomination of Retired Gen. Eric Shinseki By VA Secretary Dr. James B. Peake -- 12-07-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap120708-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Opening 31 New Outpatient Clinics -- 12-04-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap120408-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Sends Latest Gulf War Illness Report to IOM for Review -- 12-01-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap120108-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA and Louisiana State University Announce Site Selections for New Orleans Medical Center Projects -- 11-25-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap112508-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Peake Announces Travel Reimbursement Increases for Eligible Veterans -- 11-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap111708-3.htm</link>
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<title>Washington Crossing National Cemetery Dedicated -- 11-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap111708-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Expands Protections for Veterans with Missing Paperwork -- 11-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap111708-1.htm</link>
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<title>A Veterans Day Message -- 11-07-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap110708-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces Expansion Of Disability Evaluation System Pilot -- 11-07-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap110708-1.htm</link>
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<title>Nation Salutes Those Who Served on Veterans Day -- 11-05-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap110508-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Honors Quality Achievement Award Winners -- 11-04-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap110408-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards Construction Contract for Alabama National Cemetery -- 10-31-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap103108-1.htm</link>
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<title>New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem -- 10-30-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap103008-1.htm</link>
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<title>New South Carolina National Cemetery Dedicated -- 10-29-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap102908-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Breaks Ground for New Orlando Medical Center -- 10-24-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap102408-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans -- 10-24-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap102408-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA To Deploy Mobile Counseling Centers Across America -- 10-22-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap102208-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Providing Connecticut Veterans with Disability Verification -- 10-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101708-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Secretary Honors Hollywood Actress Jane Powell -- 10-16-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101608-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Tightens Protections for Veterans Paperwork -- 10-16-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101608-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards Funds to Three National Cemeteries -- 10-15-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101508-1.htm</link>
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<title>Design Contract Awarded for New Alabama National Cemetery -- 10-14-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101408-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Announces "In House" Option to Implement IT Aspects of New GI Bill -- 10-10-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap101008-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Establishes Waiting List for Washington Crossing National Cemetery -- 10-09-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap100908-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards Contract for New Las Vegas Medical Center -- 10-02-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap100208-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces 10 National Sponsors for New Sports Clinic -- 09-29-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092908-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>Injured Veterans Attend New Rehabilitative Sports Clinic in San Diego -- 09-26-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092608-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA, DoD Electronically "Hand Off" Records of Wounded Patients -- 09-25-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092508-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>National Veterans' Art Festival Coming to Riverside in October -- 09-24-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092408-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Awards Grants to Two State Veterans Cemeteries -- 09-24-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092408-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Announces 36 Million Dollars in Grants for Homeless Programs -- 09-23-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092308-3.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Announces Changes to the Disability Rating Schedule for Traumatic Brain Injuries and Burn Scars -- 09-23-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092308-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Secretary Establishes ALS as a Presumptive Compensable Illness -- 09-23-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092308-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Awards Grants to Six State Veterans Cemeteries -- 09-22-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092208-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>Jacksonville National Cemetery Dedicated -- 09-21-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap092108-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>VA Loans Remain a Strong Option for Veterans -- 09-19-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap091908-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Names Members of Benefits Advisory Committee -- 09-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap091708-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Teams with Nationals for Major League Salute -- 09-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap091708-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Opening 10 Rural Outreach Clinics -- 09-12-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap091208-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Awards Funds to Three State Veterans' Homes -- 09-12-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap091208-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Suicide Prevention Panel Completes Draft Report -- 09-09-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap090908-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>VA Clarifies Voter Registration Regulations -- 09-08-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap090808-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Contracts for Sarasota and Jacksonville National Cemeteries -- 09-05-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap090508-3.htm</link>
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<title>VA PLAN EXPANDED OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN CROWN POINT -- 09-05-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap090508-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA ANNOUNCES AWARDS FOR EIGHT VETERANS' HOMES -- 09-05-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap090508-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Offers Care, Support to Gulf Coast Vets in Advance of Gustav -- 08-31-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap083108-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Mobile Health Care Clinics Reach Rural Veterans -- 08-27-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap082708-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>VA Raising Home Loan Ceilings in Many Areas -- 08-21-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap082108-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>World's Largest Annual Sporting Event for Senior Veterans Begins -- 08-19-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap081908-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Opening Rural Health Resource Centers -- 08-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap081808-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Delivering Care "Outside the Box" -- 08-15-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap081508-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>VA Initiates New Business Improvement Program -- 08-01-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap080108-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Announces New Nursing Academy Sites -- 07-31-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap073108-1.htm</link>
</item>
<item>
<title>VA Rolling Out Suicide Hotline Ads in DC -- 07-25-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap072508-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Names New South Carolina National Cemetery -- 07-25-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap072508-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA and Monster dot Com Partner for Veteran Job Seekers -- 07-22-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap072208-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA's National PTSD Center Deputy Honored -- 07-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071808-3.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Reburies War of 1812 General at Congressional Cemetery -- 07-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071808-2.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Helps Vets Reengage with Life -- 07-18-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071808-1.htm</link>
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<title>Heroism and Athletics Converge in Omaha for Veterans Wheelchair Games -- 07-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071708-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>VA Announces On-Line Claims Applications -- 07-16-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071608-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces New Sports Clinic for Newly Injured Veterans -- 07-15-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071508-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Announces 55 Per Diem Awards for Homeless Assistance -- 07-14-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071408-1.htm</link>
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<item>
<title>Veterans Mourn the Passing of Dr. Michael DeBakey -- 07-12-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071208-1.htm</link>
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<title>Summit Brings Renewed VA Drive for Women Veterans -- 07-11-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap071108-1.htm</link>
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<title>Secretary Reinforces VA's Commitment to Research Safety and Veteran Focus -- 07-09-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap070908-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Vet Centers Coming to 39 Communities -- 07-09-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap070908-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Launches Expansion in Veterans Health Facilities -- 06-26-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap062608-1.htm</link>
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<title>Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Gets 18 Million Dollars to Expand -- 06-20-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap062008-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Reaches Out to Women Veterans -- 06-19-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061908-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 1.1 Million Dollars for Indiana Veterans Home -- 06-19-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061908-1.htm</link>
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<title>Gulf War Veterans Given Added Voice at VA -- 06-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061708-2.htm</link>
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<title>Statement by the Department Of Veterans Affairs On Smoking Cessation Research Program -- 06-17-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061708-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 1.2 Million Dollars for Illinois Veterans Homes -- 06-16-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061608-1.htm</link>
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<title>Health Care "Report Card" Gives VA High Marks -- 06-13-2008</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061308-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Reaching Out to Vets with Mortgage Problems -- 06-12-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061208-1.htm</link>
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<title>Indianapolis Set to Host National Veterans Golden Age Games -- 06-11-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap061108-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Secretary, Elected Officials and Universities Discuss Veterans Health Care in Omaha -- 06-09-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap060908-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Names 13 to Rural Health Advisory Committee -- 06-05-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap060508-1.htm</link>
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<title>Sarasota VA National Cemetery Dedicated -- 06-01-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap060108-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Begins Next Phase of Combat Vet Outreach -- 05-30-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap053008-1.htm</link>
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<title>America Recognizes Military Sacrifices on Memorial Day -- 05-23-2008 #2</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap052308-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards Nearly 65 Million Dollars for California Veterans Homes -- 05-23-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap052308-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Secretary Appoints Panel of National Suicide Experts -- 05-21-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap052108-1.htm</link>
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<title>Report on VA Performance Honored for Ninth Year in a Row -- 05-15-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap051508-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Names Members of Gulf War Veterans Advisory Committee -- 05-13-2008 #2</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap051308-2.htm</link>
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<title>VA Awards 1.8 Million Dollars for Nevada Veterans Home -- 05-13-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap051308-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Honors Top Nurses -- 05-12-2008 #2</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap051208-2.htm</link>
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<title>Heroism and Athletics Converge in Omaha this Summer -- 05-12-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap051208-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Helps Vets Convert Military Experience to Work Place Success -- 05-09-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap050908-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA-DoD Program Serves Severely Disabled Combat Veterans -- 05-07-2008 #1</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap050708-1.htm</link>
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<title>VA Retains Facilities at Four Boston Campuses -- 05-05-2008 #2</title>
<description>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASE</description>
<link>http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap050508-2.htm</link>
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<title>More than 85,000 Serve Veterans as VA Volunteers -- 04-25-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Launches Renewable Energy Projects -- 04-09-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Announces SGLI and VGLI Premium Reductions -- 04-07-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Economic Stimulus Package Will Benefit Some Veterans -- 04-03-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Patrick Dunne Designated VA's Acting Benefits Chief -- 04-02-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Names New National Cemetery in Jacksonville -- 04-01-2008 #1</title>
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<title>FISHERS HOUSES COMING TO VAs IN CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, MINNEAPOLIS AND WASHINGTON, D.C. -- 03-31-2008 #1</title>
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<title>New Benefits Handbook Updates for Veterans and Dependents -- 03-28-2008 #2</title>
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<title>World's Largest Disabled Veterans Ski Clinic Launches this Weekend at Snowmass, Colo. -- 03-28-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Reaches Out to Women Veterans -- 03-27-2008 #2</title>
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<title>Peake Selects "Washington Crossing" as New VA National Cemetery Name -- 03-27-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Names New National Cemetery near Bakersfield -- 03-26-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA to Open 14 New Clinics in Seven States -- 03-20-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Awards 1.3 Million Dollars to Kentucky State Veterans Cemetery -- 03-19-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Putting Mobile Pharmacies on the Road -- 03-18-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Research Project on NASA Space Shuttle -- 03-13-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA to Pilot Innovative Remote Benefits Delivery  Program -- 03-12-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA's New "Travel Nurse Program" Hits the Road -- 03-11-2008 #1</title>
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<title>South Florida VA National Cemetery Officially Dedicated -- 03-09-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Commission to Seek New Under Secretary for Benefits -- 03-06-2008 #2</title>
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<title>Number of Homeless Vets Drops 21 Percent -- 03-06-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA to Train More Psychologists -- 03-04-2008 #1</title>
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<title>More Education Benefits Coming to Reservists, Guardsmen -- 03-03-2008 #2</title>
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<title>VA Gets Veterans to "Move" -- 03-03-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Successfully Fields Travel Program -- 02-29-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Dan Cooper Leaving VA's Benefits Office -- 02-28-2008 #2</title>
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<title>VA Taps 37 Million Dollars for Homeless Grants -- 02-28-2008 #1</title>
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<title>World's Largest Disabled Ski Clinic at Snowmass, Colo. -- 02-27-2008 #2</title>
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<title>VA Has Added 20 New Vet Centers -- 02-27-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Five Years of VA Health Care for Combat Veterans -- 02-26-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Creating Advisory Panel on Rural Health -- 02-20-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Secretary Announces New Walla Walla Facility -- 02-19-2008 #1</title>
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<title>New Members Appointed to VA Panel on Minority Veterans -- 02-12-2008 #1</title>
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<title>FY '09 VA Budget Request Highlights -- 02-04-2008 #2</title>
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<title>VA Requests 94 Billion Dollars for Veterans in FY '09 Budget -- 02-04-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Increases Travel Reimbursement for Eligible Veterans -- 01-31-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Awards Contract for Disability Benefits Studies -- 01-30-2008 #2</title>
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<title>Deputy Secretary Mansfield Honored -- 01-30-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Leadership Vows to Fix Problems Identified at Marion VA Medical Center -- 01-28-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Report by Congressional Watchdogs Highlights VA Strengths -- 01-09-2008 #1</title>
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<title>VA Is Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care -- 01-08-2008 #1</title>
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<title>Pay in Vets' Work Program Ruled Tax-Free -- 01-07-2008 #1</title>
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<title>New VA Rules for Specially Adapted Housing Grants -- 01-04-2008 #1</title>
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<title>New Members Appointed to Committee on Women Veterans -- 01-03-2008 #2</title>
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