Boozman, Peters lead legislation to strengthen oversight and quality of care at VA

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, continues to push for improvements to oversight and accountability practices at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers. Boozman and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the VA Peer Review Neutrality Act to ensure neutrality and accountability of the VA’s peer review process and…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffSeptember 14, 20230Comments

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Rural America needs the Farm Bill

Urban areas make up only three percent of the entire land area of the country but are home to 80 percent of the U.S. population. The remaining 20 percent live in small rural communities that are scattered throughout 97 percent of America’s land mass. That percentage may further decrease in the coming years. Census data backs up…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffSeptember 11, 20230Comments

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More Than a Game: Sports Teach Lifelong Lessons

This is an exciting time of year filled with hope and promise as students begin a new school year. It’s also a season that brings people together to cheer on their favorite football team. There is something unique about the enthusiasm for the sport that shapes the identity of schools, communities and fans. Like many…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffSeptember 5, 20230Comments

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Veterans, Share Your Experience

There are a number of days in August that are important in military history and recognize the service and sacrifice of our heroes in uniform – from remembrances of V-J Day and recognition of Purple Heart recipients, to learning about the role of Navajo Code Talkers. We are surrounded by people who gave their time, talent…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 28, 20230Comments

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Boozman shares service memories of Natural State Army Veteran

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Ronald Madsen in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Madsen grew up in Minnesota. His family had no history of military service so he didn’t know how they would react when he was drafted. “They probably weren’t happy about me…

ByChris FultonAugust 24, 20230Comments

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Celebrating the National Park Service and its role in preserving American treasures

President Woodrow Wilson signed into law legislation creating the National Park Service to support the conservation and preservation of lands for the enjoyment of future generations on August 25, 1916. This idea had been evolving for decades as leading conservationists worked to protect the lands they loved from development. As we mark the 107th birthday of the National…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 21, 20230Comments

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Inspiring Future Arkansas Leaders

Opportunities for young Arkansans to learn more about government through first-hand experience and serve their communities are plentiful and worthwhile. Public service and civic engagement are incredibly important, which is why my staff and I provide multiple avenues for high school, college and graduate students to grow personally and professionally. While school was out for…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 7, 20230Comments

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Boozman, Cardin partner to ensure veterans and servicemembers receive home loan benefit information

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation to increase awareness and utilization of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefits. VA home loans offer lower down payments, interest rates and closing costs, likely saving veterans thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. The VA Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID)…

ByChris FultonAugust 3, 20230Comments

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Call to Action: Help veterans learn of new benefit eligibility

One year ago, Congress passed, and the president signed into law, landmark legislation to deliver care to veterans and survivors living with toxic wounds of war. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act fulfills the promise made to the men and women who served in our nation’s uniform by expanding eligibility for Department of Veterans…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJuly 31, 20230Comments

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Boozman Shares Service Memories of Bella Vista Veteran

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Gerald Vnuk in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Vnuk grew up in Minnesota with six sisters. While his father was unable to serve in uniform, some of his uncles had military experiences, and he followed their example after being drafted in…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJuly 25, 20230Comments

Boozman, Peters lead legislation to strengthen oversight and quality of care at VA

Rural America needs the Farm Bill

More Than a Game: Sports Teach Lifelong Lessons

Veterans, Share Your Experience

Boozman shares service memories of Natural State Army Veteran

Celebrating the National Park Service and its role in preserving American treasures

Inspiring Future Arkansas Leaders

Boozman, Cardin partner to ensure veterans and servicemembers receive home loan benefit information

Call to Action: Help veterans learn of new benefit eligibility

Boozman Shares Service Memories of Bella Vista Veteran

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