By Oregon Department of Veterans
Press Release,

Gov. Kate Brown announced today the appointment of Sheronne Blasi (pronounced “Share-ON Blaze-ee”), a 14-year Navy veteran, to serve as the next director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, pending Senate confirmation in February. Once confirmed, Blasi will become the first woman veteran to head the agency in its 72-year history. Continue reading →

Congressman Kurt Schrader,
Press Release

Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR), along with Congressmen Ted Poe (R-TX) ), Al Green (D-TX), and Kevin Brady (R-TX), filed H.R. 3940, the bipartisan Veterans Education Disaster Act, which would ensure that veterans will continue to receive the housing stipends and supply fee payment waivers that they are entitled to receive when they face extended school closures due to natural disasters. Continue reading →

Congressman Greg Walden
Press Release,

Veterans in Oregon and across the country deserve quality care in a timely manner when they go to the VA. Unfortunately, long wait times at many facilities have resulted in delayed access to essential health services, especially in rural and underserved areas in Oregon. We can and must solve this problem, and I’ve sponsored legislation to help. Continue reading →