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House Passes Wenstrup Legislation to Enhance Veterans’ Benefits

Over thirty provisions to improve veterans’ programs were included in legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Sponsored by Congressman Brad Wenstrup, the Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act, H.R. 3016, incorporated legislation from over a dozen...

Wenstrup Hosting Veterans Employment Events

Congressman Brad Wenstrup is hosting a Veterans’ Job Fair and Congressional Field Hearing on Friday, February 19th, at the Anderson Township Center. The Congressional Field Hearing, Best Practices in Veteran Hiring, will begin at 10:00 am and hear from regional employers with successful hiring progr...

Recognizing dual service throughout Ohio

Many of our veterans have worn more than one uniform in service to our country and their community. Twice the servant, they place themselves at risk to defend the United States in our armed services only to also protect and serve communities as law enforcement or first responders. Serving abroad and...

Freedom Is A Gift From Our Veterans. We Owe Them An Accountable VA.

In 1998, I called 1-800-USA-ARMY. At the age of 39, I signed up for the U.S. Army Reserve, and later deployed to Iraq as a combat surgeon. I signed up for similar reasons that many service members did – a love for America and a commitment to serve my fellow citizen. Many of us were called to service...

Veterans recognized at SSU

Scores of veterans enjoyed lunch, a T-shirt and visiting with agencies involved in serving them during the 21st Annual Veterans Recognition Day at Shawnee State University (SSU). Michael Hughes of SSU was in charge of the event. “This is put together by the community,” Hughes said. “The university p...

Recognizing dual service throughout Ohio

Many of our veterans have worn more than one uniform in service to our country and their community. Twice the servant, they place themselves at risk to defend the United States in our armed services only to also protect and serve communities as law enforcement or first responders. Serving abroad and...

Wenstrup introduces resolution to recognize veterans

CINCINNATI — U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and honor veterans who have also served as first responders and law enforcement officials in their communities. Known as Dual Service Recognition Day, House Resolution 516 mirrors a sim...

Union Twp. man recognized for two decades of service

After more than two decades of service, Chris Smith was recently honored by the Clermont County Commissioners. The award which was given to Smith by both the commissioners and U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-2nd District) was in recognition of Smith’s length and variety of service in the community. Smith...

VA Provider Equity Act Achieves Major Milestone

The VA Provider Equity Act (HR 3016) took a big step forward today when it was unanimously approved by the full House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The APMA-driven legislation became the vehicle for roughly 30 other bills during today’s hearing, creating a new omnibus bill that addresses several V...