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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reform to Ensure Veterans Receive Care from Trusted Doctors Passes the Senate
The Veterans ACCESS Act prevents doctors once fired or suspended by the VA from treating our veterans again
Nov 10th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCoalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans
Old Main to house homeless, at-risk veterans
Oct 17th, 2017 by Press ReleaseKing Audit, Hearing Highlight Need for Legislative Oversight and Accountability
DVA unresponsiveness to Legislature, LAB audits should prompt legislative action
Oct 10th, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa AgardBi-partisan Corey Adams Searchlight Act Would Create “Green Alert” to Help Find Missing At-Risk Veterans
This bill is supported by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW.
Oct 5th, 2017 by State Sen. LaTonya JohnsonStatement on DVA Secretary Zimmerman’s Column
"The divisive and inflammatory rhetoric used by Secretary Zimmerman in his column is counter-productive and well outside the scope of his duties as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
Oct 2nd, 2017 by State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne HesselbeinStatement on Walker’s Veto of DVA Oversight
"I’m disappointed Governor Walker was unwilling to take even one step forward on an issue so critical to qualify of life for our veterans."
Sep 20th, 2017 by Katrina ShanklandFirst Lady Tonette Walker Hosts First Spouses in Milwaukee to Discuss Trauma-Informed Care
The two-day conference focuses on Trauma-Informed Care,
Sep 13th, 2017 by First Lady Tonette WalkerU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Overmedication and Combat Suicide Among Veterans
An average of 20 veterans a day die from suicide, accounting for nearly a quarter of all deaths from suicide among U.S. adults
May 4th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAs Health Care Debate Shifts, Senator Baldwin and Senate Colleagues Lead Milestone Effort to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices
Landmark proposal introduced by group of key Senate Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act by addressing skyrocketing drug prices
Mar 30th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin