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Krista Kinnard, chief of emerging technology at the Department of Labor, is the 2022 winner of the Service to America medal from the Partnership for Public Service in the emerging leader category. She tells FedScoop's John Hewitt Jones the story behind her medal. The winner of this year's Service to America medal for management excellence is Barbara Morton, deputy chief veterans experience officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She tells FedScoop's Nihal Krishan how she got into the customer experience sphere. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

How evil is socialism? How good is socialized medicine? The answer to both of those questions comes from a recently exposed report that a representative from the Canadian VA suggested to a depressed veteran that he could kill himself.  What happens when you surrender to your attacker? During our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we related a horrible story about a store clerk who followed all of the professional advice and was murdered for his coopertion. During our Duracoat Finished Firearm segment we follow up on our Bush War Traditional camo pattern. Also, for our Brownells Bullet Points, Professor Paul has a suggestion for one valuable firearm accessory.  Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:00:00] Leeland Yee got 4 Years in Prison for taking bribes and funneling military hardware to the Chinese Mafia [0:07:50] DuraCoat Finished Firearms - DuraCoat University TOPIC: Mossberg 590S Rhodesian Huge thanks to our Partners:SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat Firearm Finishes | Hi-Point Firearms [0:19:50] SOTG is going to be at SHOT Show 2023 [0:23:40] Video Shows Florida Man Rescuing His Puppy From Alligator Attack | TODAY www.youtube.com [0:27:55] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: Optics for Rifles Scopes - brownells.com/optics-mounting/scopes Electronic Sights - brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights [0:43:10] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Horrifying Security Camera Footage Shows Robber ‘Executed' A ‘Very Gracious' Store Clerk: Police www.dailywire.com [0:56:55] Socialism is Evil ‘Disturbing': Experts troubled by Canada's euthanasia laws apnews.com/article Veterans Affairs says worker ‘inappropriately' discussed medically assisted death with veteran globalnews.ca Canada's euthanasia laws are frightening example of 'throwaway culture' www.ncronline.org [1:19:00] THIS WEEK on SOTG University Podcast - Mythbusting: Home Defense Shotgun This will be one of many future “mythbusting” episodes FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Juxxi, Parler, MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr VIDEOS Video Shows Florida Man Rescuing His Puppy From Alligator Attack | TODAY https://youtu.be/RDm8xmmLxiw SOURCES From www.dailywire.com: A horrifying video showed a murder that unfolded in Tupelo, Mississippi, at a convenience store on Sunday where a “very gracious” man working at the store was allegedly “executed” by the suspect, police said. The Daily Journal reported that police charged 26-year-old Chris Copeland with capital murder for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Parmvir Singh in the back of the head after ordering him to get on the floor of the Chevron Food Mart. Tupelo Police Detective Wes Kloac said that security camera footage from inside the store showed the suspect walking into the store, pulling a gun out of his waistband, and pointing it at Singh. (Click Here for Full Article)   From apnews.com/article: Alan Nichols had a history of depression and other medical issues, but none were life-threatening. When the 61-year-old Canadian was hospitalized in June 2019 over fears he might be suicidal, he asked his brother to “bust him out” as soon as possible. Within a month, Nichols submitted a request to be euthanized and he was killed, despite concerns raised by his family and a nurse practitioner. His application for euthanasia listed only one health condition as the reason for his request to die: hearing loss. (Click Here for Full Article)

The Department of Veterans Affairs has an employee experience journey map that takes its people from hiring and onboarding through their careers to separation from the agency. Jonathan Benett, technical director of digital government solutions at Adobe and former chief enterprise architect at the Department of Agriculture, discusses how employee experience and customer experience are tied together. At DefenseTalks, Chief Technology Officer at Air Force District of Washington A1 and Chief Cloud Architect at the Dept. of Air Force at Jason Howe explains how his organization is working to create a workforce and digital infrastructure to improve decision-making. Co-Chair of the Congressional Cyber Caucasus and member of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., will leave Congress at the end of his term. At DefenseTalks, Langevin tells DefenseScoop's Mark Pomerleau about his cyber journey on Capitol Hill. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

This summer, Congress passed a bill called the PACT Act, and the president signed it into law. It gives significant help to veterans impacted by burn pits. But it also helps victims and families from water contamination 40 years ago at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. It allows them to receive compensation. You have probably seen the law firm ads recruiting potential clients. This week we talk with one of the victims, as well as Larry Hall, who is a former marine, former state lawmaker, and former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. He's now working with a law firm representing dozens, if not hundreds, of these families.

Native Americans in professional healing professions may creatively incorporate Native ways in their work, but the path is not easy.  The same is true for those coming from a Western background that realize there is something lacking in modern medicine and are attracted to Native ways of healing. Western and Native approaches to healing may seem incompatible—linear-mechanical, biological or genetic causes versus interdependent, community and natural world imbalances—but there is a way to integrate them, to see and walk in two worlds. Not easily and not without pushback perhaps, but there is a way. Our two guests, one Native, one non-Native, have both been powerfully influenced and transformed by Indigenous wisdom and also other ways of knowing and have done the work to integrate and implement a more holistic vision of medicine. Join us as we explore how to integrate healing traditions on the next Circle for Original Thinking podcast. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine where he trained in family medicine, psychiatry, and clinical psychology. He has been on the faculties of several medical schools, most recently as associate professor of family medicine at the University of New England. He continues to work with aboriginal communities to develop uniquely aboriginal styles of healing and health care for use in those communities. He is the author of Coyote  Medicine, Coyote Healing, and Coyote Wisdom, a trilogy of books on  what Native culture has to offer the modern world. He has also  written Narrative Medicine, Healing the Mind through the Power of Story among others, and his most recent book is with Barbara Mainguy, Remapping Your Mind: the Neuroscience of Self-Transformation through Story. Lewis currently works with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, which serves the five tribes of Maine. You can find his near weekly blog on futurehealth.org https://www.mehl-madrona.com/http://www.coyoteinstitute.info/Newsletter: Etuaptmumk: The Journal of Two-Eyed SeeingRSS for Lewis's podcast Howling Coyote: https://anchor.fm/s/68c15710/podcast/rss David Kopacz, MD of Polish, Welsh, and Northern European descent,  works as a psychiatrist in Primary Care Mental Health Integration at Puget Sound Veterans Affairs (VA) in Seattle. He is a National Education Champion with the VA Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation. David is an Assistant Professor at University of Washington and is certified through the American Boards of: Psychiatry & Neurology; Integrative & Holistic Medicine; and Integrative Medicine. He did his training through University of Illinois and has worked in Illinois, Nebraska, Washington state, and New Zealand. David is the author of Re-humanizing Medicine: A Holistic Framework for Transforming Your Self, Your Practice and the Culture of Medicine, and with co-author Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow), Walking the Medicine Wheel: Healing Trauma & PTSD; Becoming Medicine: Pathways of Initiation into a Living Spirituality; and Becoming Who You Are: Beautiful Painted Arrow's Life & Lessons. https://www.davidkopacz.com/https://beingfullyhuman.com/Blog: Becoming Medicine by David Kopacz

Doug Rokke earned his B.S. in Physics at Western Illinois University followed by his M.S. and Ph.D. in physics and technology education at the University of Illinois. His military career has spanned 4 decades to include combat duty during the Vietnam War and Gulf War 1. Doug served as a member of the 3rd U.S. Army Medical Command's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) teaching, medical response, and special operations team, the 3rd U.S. Army captured equipment project team, and with the 3rd U.S. Army Depleted Uranium Assessment team during Gulf War 1(Operation Desert Storm). He was the U.S. Army's Depleted Uranium Project director from 1994 - 1995. He developed the congressionally mandated education and training materials and wrote U.S. Army Regulation 700-48, the U.S. Army PAM 700-48, and the U.S. Army's common task for DU incidents. Doug has taught nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, hazardous materials, and emergency medicine for over 20 years to both civilian and military personnel. Dr. Rokke was one of the original authors of the 1982 EDRAT (Emergency Disaster Response Assistance Team) proposal which formed the foundation for today's National Guard CSD teams and the Illinois CERT Teams. In preparation for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, he wrote and taught the original Chemical / Biological Counter-terrorism Course for civilian emergency responders that is now the federal 120 city and Department of Justice course then served on the emergency response team located at Bermingham, Alabama . Dr. Rokke serves or has served as an advisor with the U.S. Centers of Disease Control; U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. National Academy of Sciences; U.S. Institute of Medicine; U.S Senate; U.S. House of Representatives; U.S. Department of Transportation; U.S. Federal Aviation Administration; U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. General Accounting Office; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; British Royal Society; British House of Lords and House of Commons; United Nations; U.S. President William J. Clinton's Presidential Special Oversight Board; and local, state, and federal law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies. He has been an advisor and on-screen expert for numerous television documentaries on effects of nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare and depleted uranium with CBS; ABC; NBC, CNN, History Channel; A & E; PBS; Discovery channel, BBC; CBC; Gary Null & Associates; the Power Hour; and German, French, Japanese, Australian, Italian, Spanish, and Greek television networks. Dr. Rokke has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental science, environmental engineering, nuclear physics, and emergency management and was a staff physicist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 19 years (retired from UIUC). He has also taught elementary school, middle school, and high school. Doug is included in "Who's Who in America" and was recently nominated for "Who's Who in the World" and is included in "Who's Who in Science and Engineering" because his continued efforts and recognition as a national and international expert and educator. Major Rokke has been subjected to ongoing retaliation from Department of Defense officials who do not want information regarding actual adverse health and environmental effects of uranium weapons and their mandatory but ignored requirements to provide medical care to all casualties and to clean up all environmental contamination. - http://www.beyondtreason.com/ and http://www.grassrootspeace.org/*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Thomas Saadi, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.  Stand Down 2022  CT STAND DOWN 2022FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 20228:00AM – 2:00PM The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN event which will be held at five regional locations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has a new order for federal agencies to patch their systems. At DefenseTalks, CISA Chief Information Officer Robert Costello tells FedScoop and DefenseScoop's Billy Mitchell how his defense background informs his work at CISA. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new learning program for vets and their families. Mike Nolan, senior manager of the military recruiting program at Salesforce, discusses the partnership with VA and the new mental health module Salesforce is launching on the platform. This interview is underwritten by Salesforce. The Biden Administration is promoting $1 billion available to state, local and tribal governments for cybersecurity through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also at DefenseTalks, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger details the White House's approach to cybersecurity. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Republican lawmakers vow to fight the policy that the VA will provide abortion services even in states that have outlawed the procedure.

Included in this episode: 1. Flu Season Is Coming. mRNA Flu Shots Aren't Far Behind 2. Queen Elizabeth's Complicated Relationship with Ireland, Britain's First Colony 3. Why Patagonia's Billionaire Founder Just Gave Away His Company 4. Veterans Affairs' New Policy to Provide Abortions Sets Off Battle With Conservative States .

How are the “twin crises” of medical error and the departure of experienced clinicians from the workforce threatening the safety of health care? What solutions for patient safety are possible in these uncertain and unstable times? In this special podcast episode revisiting an AcademyHealth webinar, join host Karen Wolk Feinstein as she moderates a conversation with four of our nation's pioneer leaders in healthcare safety research and policy: Dr. Helen Burstin, chief executive officer at the Council of Medical Specialty Societies; Dr. Carolyn Clancy, assistant undersecretary for health for Discovery, Education & Affiliate Networks at the Department of Veterans Affairs; Nancy Foster, vice president of quality & safety policy development at the American Hospital Association; and Lisa Simpson, president and CEO of AcademyHealth. 

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In general, 45% of individuals who die by suicide will have seen their primary healthcare provider within one month of their death, but only 20% will have seen a mental health professional. During the last few years, there has been an increased awareness and focus on mental health. Despite the increased availability of mental health apps and virtual connections to providers, the demand for services is still high. Recently, a national three-digit crisis number, 988, was rolled out in the US to help connect anyone in need with suicide prevention and crisis resources. What can health systems and providers do on a larger scale to help prevent suicide? In this episode, Danny Gladden, director of behavioral health at Oracle Cerner, talks with Dr. Caitlin Thompson, clinical psychologist and chief clinical officer at Red Duke Strategies, who formerly served as the national director of suicide prevention at Veterans Affairs. Hear them discuss: - Demystifying crisis lines—what happens on the call, how it's utilized by patients and providers (2:34) - With the increase in mental health screenings at non-behavioral appointments, the importance of training, and how to help your non-behavioral staff feel comfortable talking about mental health and suicide with patients (6:47) - How asking if someone is suicidal opens doors to conversation (9:30) - The availability of training and safety plans to help staff (12:10) - Non-behavioral staff mental health check-ins during appointments (15:10) - Safer Communities Act and risk mitigation that has helped (17:00) - New areas of research, interventions (18:25)

Stephanie Wade is a former Marine Infantry officer, environmental activist and educator who left her public school teaching career in January of 2017 to take a leading role in organizing Swing Left in Los Angeles and then, as the Director of Volunteers for the Cisneros for Congress Campaign, was a part of Orange County's ‘blue wave' election of 2018. She followed Cisneros into office and for two years served as his Veterans Liaison and Field Representative. She was one of the first out-trans women to serve on a congressional staff and held a particularly prominent role in supporting the congress member's legislative work on the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees. She currently serves as Veterans Policy Advisor to Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley with a portfolio that includes veterans homelessness and LGBT equity. In addition to her work as an aide to elected officials, Stephanie has been quite active in Democratic, LGBTQIA and veterans advocacy, serving as a President of the Orange County Veterans Democratic Club, a Founding Member and Co-Chair for the Lavender Democrats of OC, as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Equality of California Institute and as a county appointee to and the Vice Chair of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council. She is particularly proud to have successfully lobbied the County Supervisors to support reforms that will make it possible for LGBTQ veterans to upgrade and correct bad conduct discharges that were given because of past prohibitions on gender identity or sexual orientation. She is the proud mom of a 11 year old girl and a 25 year old son, both of whom are staunch progressives, feminists and LGBT allies. She likes cats, surfing and equity!Stephanie is on the November 8, 2022 ballot running for Seal Beach City Council District 3. She has been endorsed by the Seal Beach Democratic Club, the Democratic Party of Orange County, Congressmember Katie Porter, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Huntington Beach Councilmember Kim Carr, and General Ricardo Aponte, USAFRet, among many others. Those who would like to contact her may do so atwade4oc@gmail.com and those who would like to contribute to her campaign may do so at:https://bit.ly/3TjhM15https://www.wadeforsealbeach.comhttps://www.surfrider.orghttps://swingleft.orghttps://sisterdistrict.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōgun_(novel)

Under a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs interim final rule, pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries will be able to obtain abortions -- if their life or health is in danger. VA patients whose pregnancies were the result of rape or incest will also be eligible for emergency abortions.

On today's show, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be providing emergency abortions to veterans, regardless of state restrictions. Plus, improving parking in Fayetteville, plenty of ways to find KUAF in the community this weekend, and much more.

Although we are late dropping this episode of Folk(e)s Unfettered's nugget of Wisdom this Wednesday, we have a very good reason for doing so, we have been doing acts of service and we have been taking care of our physical health as I prepare for an upcoming surgery. This means I have been dealing with the Veterans Hospital and Veterans Affairs and there will be a series on Veterans' healthcare and the bureaucratic obstructions designed to increase the difficulty of veterans who were injured in service to their country to be acknowledged as having a service-connected disability, even if the servicemember's records show treatment for an injury. But, First, let's tackle the subject of what I call Soft skill thieves, these are individuals who come to you under the guise of wanting to collaborate on a project or enlist your services, when in fact, they are seeking to gather the information they can acquire without compensating you for picking your brain. In this episode, I share my experiences and my solutions to avoiding these time-wasters in order to discern individuals who value my time, experience, and expertise and are willing to pay for it, from those who are simply seeking to hack my brain for free. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message

Todd Brossart is the founder of Mental Events, a company that offers mindfulness-based therapy and workshops that allow his clients to connect with what's important. Todd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Diplomate who worked for over ten years for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He specializes in providing cognitive-behavioral therapies, including … How to Create Reciprocal Value in Your Offer with Todd Brossart Read More »

Cancer innovation has been a longstanding priority in the current administration. But sometimes overlooked is some of the nation's most sophisticated lung cancer research underway at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes applying capacities like modernized electronic health records and artificial intelligence to support groundbreaking innovation. Dr. Michael Kelley, director of the National Precision Oncology Program, and Kenute Myrie, portfolio manager at the VA Office of Research and Development, discuss how the agency is advancing understanding of cancer and improving long-term health outcomes for veterans.

In the first episode examining the state of  human rights in Indiana, Colleen and Janice discuss the history and politics of LGBTQ+ rights over the past decade with state senator, J.D. Ford.Interview starts: 16:31 J.D. Ford - In 2018, the voters of Indiana Senate District 29 elected J.D. Ford to the Indiana Senate   Since then, he was elected as Minority Caucus Chair and appointed to serve as ranking member on a number of important committees, including Education, Veterans Affairs and Family and Children Services.Senator Ford is the first, and so far only, openly LGBT+ member of the Indiana General Assembly. As one of the youngest members of the Indiana Senate, he is proud to represent Hoosier Millenials.Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezTheme Music: Michael MiltenbergerSound Editing: Michael Miltenberger

Will the Region's manufacturing employment make a comeback? The Department of Veterans Affairs is rolling out a new life insurance program and a youth advocate shares tips on how we can all unite to promote suicide prevention. .

Part two of our look at cancer research at VA includes a conversation with Dr. Khalil Ahmend, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Ahmed has been a Senior Research Career Scientist, Minneapolis VA since 1978. For over forty years, Dr. Ahmed's long-standing interest has been in protein CK2 (formerly casein kinase 2 or II). He investigation of its therapeutic targeting for cancer therapy and how treatments might be effective for stopping progression to resistant growth or improving response setting the stage for potential ground-breaking translation into the clinic.

The suicide rate for veterans is generally known to be about 50% higher than the rate of the general public. But a study released in May by U.S. Medicine, which serves the Department of Veterans Affairs, said the suicide rates for Native Americans are the highest of any ethnic minority.

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourselfBRUCE SACKMAN is a renowned investigator specializing in tracking down MEDICAL SERIAL KILLERS and is in demand as a consultant on that subject all over the world. He is a former Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Field Office, Criminal Investigations Division, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General where he was responsible for criminal investigation in 295 VA facilities. He is a licensed private investigator and conducts internal investigations for one of the largest medical centers in the world. He is president of the Society of Professional Investigators. Read More at https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/.Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:29 - Lightning Round9:59 - Morning Routine17:15 - Career Path20:07 - DOD Fraud Cases28:39 - Penalties33:08 - Construction Fraud35:33 - Narcotics Cases43:54 - Director of Pharmacy Case51:13 - Medical Serial Killers1:05:11 - What Makes a Medical Serial Killer?1:11:00 - Victimology1:17:28 - Coincidences1:19:05 - Maintaining Objectivity1:26:22 - VA Cases Victimology1:31:20 - Michael Swango1:39:46 - Working with Michael Baden (Autopsy)1:47:02 - Sentencing1:50:03 - Obscure Methods1:56:24 - 20202:00:00 - Moving ForwardSupport: Bruce SackmanWebsite: https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/--------------Ghost BedGet 30% off everything at GhostBed.com/MIKEDROPhttps://www.ghostbed.com/MIKEDROP--------------MUD/WTRGo to mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKE for 15% off--------------Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.petALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.comTeam Dog Online dog training- TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet

2:00 - Silence of the Rams? 2:15 - Former Cardinals Outfielder, Matt Holliday on what is most important for a team in September 2:30 - Military Appreciation Day at Scott Air Force Base: Colonel Christopher M. Robinson 2:45 - The Lineup Game 3:00 - What's Trending 3:15 - Military Appreciation Day at Scott Air Force Base: Colonel Willie L. Cooper 3:30 - What is the more glaring problem? 3:45 - Is defense a concern going into the postseason? 4:00 - The Gauntlet 4:15 - Military Appreciation Day at Scott Air Force Base: Counselor at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chris Figura 4:30 - Has Oli met your expectations this season? 4:45 - NFL Pick'Em 5:00 - Is Waino still your number 1? 5:15 - Series Preview: Cardinals vs Pirates 5:30 - Sports Six Pack 5:45 - Fade or Follow & What You Missed

Jim Field visits with Gina Moulas, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator in Suicide Prevention for Veterans Affairs, about a virtual suicide prevention training Monday, September 12 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm during Suicide Prevention Month.  The meeting will also be broadcast at the Atlantic Public Library meeting room.

The VA inspector general's office cited inadequate training, equipment and oversight for the failures.

Federal employees know the word “bureaucracy” is often seen as derogatory in the popular imagination. It's not about systems or rules, but rather a synonym for byzantine regulations that show no benefit to those experiencing them. But maybe bureaucracies, from private supply chain systems to the federal government, are necessary.  Marina Nitze is a fellow at New America's New Practice Lab. Previously, she served as the Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under President Obama. Nick Sinai is a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Previously, he served as U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the Obama White House. They are the authors of the book  joined the podcast to discuss their book Hack Your Bureaucracy,  misunderstandings about bureaucracies and how to get things done.    *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to the Department of Veterans Affairs' announcement that its medical facilities will perform abortions and the U.S. Army considering servicemember requests to be stationed in states that allow abortion on demand. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Solicitor General, discusses recently uncovered documents showing censorship collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech. Stephen Kendrick, Christian filmmaker, highlights his new pro-adoption film, LIFEMARK. Joel Berry, Managing Editor of The Babylon Bee, highlights a new book he co-authored titled The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy: How to Flawlessly Rig Elections, Bribe Any Politician, and Crush Your Political Enemies for Good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's program: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to the Department of Veterans Affairs' announcement that its medical facilities will perform abortions and the U.S. Army considering servicemember

On today's program: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to the Department of Veterans Affairs' announcement that its medical facilities will perform abortions and the U.S. Army considering servicemember requests to be stationed in states that allow abortion on demand. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Solicitor General, discusses recently uncovered documents showing censorship collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech. Stephen Kendrick, Christian filmmaker, highlights his new pro-adoption film, LIFEMARK. Joel Berry, Managing Editor of The Babylon Bee, highlights a new book he co-authored titled The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy: How to Flawlessly Rig Elections, Bribe Any Politician, and Crush Your Political Enemies for Good. Episode Resources: Tell the U.S. Senate to not redefine marriage. Download FRC's 30-Day Prayer Guide for a spiritual awakening in America's schools. Register for Pray Vote Stand Summit, September 14-16 in Atlanta! Explore FRC's resources on life and human dignity. Check out The Washington Stand, FRC's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Join Stand on the Word, FRC's two-year journey through the Bible! Connect with Tony on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Gettr, and Gab. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1521/29

A federal judge in Texas — the same one who tried to strike down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional in 2018 — has ruled against some of the ACA's preventive benefits, including the requirement that employers cover medication to prevent HIV. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs tries to make abortions slightly more available to veterans and their dependents. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico join KHN's Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN's Lauren Sausser, who reported and wrote the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” installment. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read: Julie Rovner: KHN's “When Does Life Begin? As State Laws Define It, Science, Politics, and Religion Clash,” by Sarah Varney Alice Miranda Ollstein: The New Yorker's “When Private Equity Takes Over a Nursing Home,” by Yasmin Rafiei Joanne Kenen: ProPublica's “‘The Human Psyche Was Not Built for This,'” by Marilyn W. Thompson and Jenny Deam Sarah Karlin-Smith: Stat's “Study Raises Concerns About the Effectiveness of the Monkeypox Vaccine,” by Helen Branswell Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday, September 7th,  A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Chinese church seeking asylum in America A 60-member entire Chinese church, Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, left China between late 2019 and early 2020 due to religious persecution to seek asylum in South Korea, reports International Christian Concern. However, when they did not receive refugee status in South Korea, they began to seek resettlement in the United States as another option.  On September 5th, they submitted their United Nations refugee applications in Bangkok. They left South Korea last week and traveled to Thailand on 15-day tourist visas, hoping that their applications could be processed quickly. If their visas run out, they could be deported back to China. The church's pastor, Pan Yongguang, emphasized the gravity of their plight.  He said, “This is dangerous but it is an opportunity.” ICC's Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, Gina Goh, who is currently with the congregation in Bangkok assisting with logistics, witnessed the submission of their applications. Disturbingly, the church is under constant surveillance in Bangkok by Chinese operatives. Please pray that their application is approved. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”  This Chinese church is in urgent need right now. 58% of Americans disapprove of President Biden A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 58% of Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden while 38% approve.  These numbers echo a poll done by Gallup. In addition, Reuters found that the top issue on American minds is the economy.  In the survey, completed on Aug. 30, Biden's approval rating of only 38% was down from 41% the week previous. "[I]t has been mostly below 40% since mid-June despite a string of Democratic legislative victories that Biden's allies hope will help them defend their narrow congressional majorities in November," reports Reuters.  "Democrats are expected to lose control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November and possibly the Senate as well," reported Reuters. "Even with control only of the House, Republicans would be able to bring Biden's legislative agenda to a halt and launch potentially politically damaging investigations.” 10,100 pounds of Fentanyl seized at U.S.-Mexico border U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 10,100 pounds of Fentanyl at the U.S.-Mexico border between October and July. It takes only two milligrams to kill a person. Appearing on Fox & Friends on Tuesday, Montgomery County, Texas Sheriff Rand Henderson said all Americans should be very concerned. HENDERSON:  “It's a poison that's been introduced to our country. I mean, the illicit manufacture of this stuff has just gotten crazy with the potency of it. “The deception by the drug dealers to mix it into the pressed pills, trying to sell it as a legal drug that's a prescription medication. It only takes two milligrams of this stuff to kill you. We're finding twice, sometimes three times, the amount of fentanyl in a pill that's not supposed to contain any fentanyl. Believe it or not, drug dealers will lie to you. “It is truly a weapon of mass destruction. It's killing our population.” Biden to allow abortions at V.A. hospitals despite state bans The Biden administration has announced its intention to kill babies by  abortion at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for eligible veterans and beneficiaries, reports the Christian Post. That includes offering abortions in states where the procedure has recently become illegal. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough has perfected his Orwellian Newspeak. He said, "Pregnant veterans deserve to have access to world-class reproductive care when they need it most. That's what our nation owes them.” Apparently, McDonough believes tax-funded abortion is some kind of patriotic duty on the part of the taxpayers. Christian film invites believers to re-examine the tithe And finally, in Malachi 3:10, God urges believers to tithe. The LORD Almighty says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test Me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” In a new Christian documentary, entitled The Tithe Project, a single mother of two accepts the challenge to tithe for 90 days. NARRATOR: “I'm going to follow someone around, who has never tithed, for 90 days. We're going to keep track of her finances and literally put God to the test.” In the film, Christian author Bill Federer explains quite clearly that prior to LBJ and FDR, it was the church which provided for the social needs of the downtrodden through the tithe. FEDERER: “Prior to the welfare state started with Lyndon Johnson and Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal programs, it was the church that did all the social programs. “So, in the 1840s, there was a person named Charles Finney, and he was involved in the Second Great Awakening revival. He ended up inspiring George Williams to start the YMCA and his preaching inspired William Booth to start the Salvation Army. “You saw all these groups that actually had together in America, they had a budget larger than the federal government. They started hospitals and orphanages and took care of the homeless and the wounded veterans and all this was being done through the church.” Go to TitheMovie.com to watch the trailer and to check out the accompanying Tithe Project Bible study and 6-week sermon series. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, September 7th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

If you are a Veteran looking to buy, build, remodel, or refinance a house, listen to this episode with Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director John Bell III to learn about VA home loans and how the application and approval process has improved over time. Press play and discover how to take advantage of the VA housing assistance programs!   Key takeaways to listen for VA Home Loan: How it works, how long it takes, and its advantages New policies to help Veterans buy properties easier How can you avoid paying funding fees Advice for real estate agents with Veteran clients Who can qualify for VA home loans?   Resources mentioned in this episode Do you have more questions about VA-guaranteed home loans? Get answers with one click and visit https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/ to learn more about housing assistance programs and other loans available for eligible Veterans.   About Mr. John Bell III Mr. John E. Bell III, Executive Director, Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, is responsible for delivering VA home loan benefits to his fellow Veterans. He oversees over 900 Loan Guaranty personnel nationwide. Following a successful career in the mortgage industry, John began his VA career in 2010. Under his leadership, home loan volume has increased 600%, with a record-breaking 1.44 million Veterans closing on VA-guaranteed loans in the Fiscal Year 2021. VA's share of the mortgage market has grown, with no increase in staffing until this year. John's industry experience has influenced Loan Guaranty's transformation to better align with the fast-paced mortgage industry. He is dedicated to Loan Guaranty's mission to provide the highest level of service to each Veteran who is purchasing, refinancing, adapting, or retaining a home. John looks forward to continuing his work to best serve his fellow Veterans by ensuring that a VA-guaranteed home loan is always the product of choice.   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsor Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

The Department of Veterans Affairs is at the forefront of some of America's most advanced brain health research. Ahead of the VA NAII BRAIN Summit in Washington D.C., Dr. Rafael Fricks discusses how VA is applying breaking technology like artificial intelligence and machine learning to better understand and treat complex conditions ranging from brain cancer to post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is setting up cybersecurity check points before an application can get on the network. The idea isn't to replace the authority to operate (ATO) process, but it's about becoming a great engineering organization like those in the private sector. Kurt DelBene, the assistant secretary for the Office of Information and Technology and chief information officer at VA, said these new cyber gates is part of how VA is embracing a more well-rounded approach to their ATOs.

Monday, September 5th, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: the Fulton County DA is seeking testimony from Boris Epshteyn; the FBI executed a search warrant for properties of Viktor Vekselberg in NY and FL; a federal judge shoots down Steve Bannon's motions to dismiss his contempt conviction; the Department of Veterans Affairs modifies its policy to perform abortions; the 1/6 committee abandons it's lawsuit to get RNC data from Salesforce; Trump's latest defense for stealing national security secrets and lying about it is that he was using them for his presidential library; and although we don't have a ruling on the special master hearing, I did get a copy of the transcript, and boy howdy is it stupid; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Crimes & Crimes & Crimes t-shirt: https://www.dailybeanspod.com/shop/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks to Tom Boy X for supporting Daily Beans. Go to tomboyx.com and enter code DAILYBEANS to get an extra 20% off. Thanks to Helix for supporting The Daily Beans.  Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/dailybeans. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating its ranking on the top five large agencies list for Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. It's the first time the agency has ever placed in the top five. VA's Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security and Preparedness Lt. Gen Gina Grosso (USAF, ret.) discusses her agency's approach to increasing employee satisfaction. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair. Our special co-host is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, we discuss the PACT act, Veterans Omnibus Bill, Post 9/11 Service Bonus, Minnesota Veterans Homes, Veteran … Continue reading → The post MDVA at the Minnesota State Fair appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Michael DJ Eisenberg, Patrice Brend'amour, and Ben Roethig.The Apple Event is less than 1week away what would we like to see? Does the Apple brand really make an Apple Car attractive? 26% think so. Space-X and T-Mobile to launch cellular coverage in space to reach millions of people in rural areas without any coverage. Plus more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
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Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense Ambika Bumb, deputy executive director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, discusses the current landscape of biological threats, government pandemic preparedness efforts and her organization's recommendations   Mission of Veterans Experience Office Barbara Morton, deputy chief veterans experience officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses how her office has transformed customer experience for veterans since it was established in 2015   Improving federal customer experience and service Martha Dorris, former deputy associate administrator for GSA's Office of Citizen Services, discusses government agencies' progress on implementing the president's customer experience executive order and the most important factors for success

Department of Veterans Affairs to offer abortion counseling and certain abortions to veterans. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Rev. Franklin Graham pays tribute to former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died Tuesday at 91.A United States senator is urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs not to provide abortions to veterans and their families, insisting that such a policy would violate federal law.Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston insisted in what appeared to be his first pulpit appearance since his resignation in March that God doesn't write people off as men do and that he still has so much more to give at the age of 68.Rapper Eminem professes his faith in Jesus in a song on a popular new album produced by DJ Khaled.When the Kendrick brothers began filming Lifemark, a movie following the true story of a teenage boy unexpectedly contacted by his birth mother, who gave him up for adoption 18 years earlier instead of going through with an abortion, they had no idea just how timely it would be.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Franklin Graham pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev | World News Senator warns VA that providing abortions to veterans is illegal | Politics News Brian Houston returns to pulpit: 'There is so much more in me' | Church & Ministries News Texas outreach seeks to 'transform Iran into a Christian nation' | World News 2 more Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy receive bail | World News Eminem raps about God, calls Jesus his Savior on top new album | Entertainment News Pastor, ministry leaders admit to stealing benefits from homeless | U.S. News Kendricks' film 'Lifemark' takes bold stand for life post Roe | Entertainment News

A major overhaul of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for veterans who are sick from exposure to burn pit smoke and other toxins to get treatment. In the past, veterans had to prove their sicknesses were connected to their service in the military. But with the passage of the PACT Act, that has changed. VA Secretary Denis McDonough joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the reform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A major overhaul of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for veterans who are sick from exposure to burn pit smoke and other toxins to get treatment. In the past, veterans had to prove their sicknesses were connected to their service in the military. But with the passage of the PACT Act, that has changed. VA Secretary Denis McDonough joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the reform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A major overhaul of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for veterans who are sick from exposure to burn pit smoke and other toxins to get treatment. In the past, veterans had to prove their sicknesses were connected to their service in the military. But with the passage of the PACT Act, that has changed. VA Secretary Denis McDonough joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the reform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Still coming to you from The American Legion 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., host Jeff Daly and Ashley Gorbulja sit down with Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

This week, Francis speaks with reporter Jasper Craven about the current state of the Department of Veteran Affairs–the fact that future administrations think the overall veteran population will shrink, the fact that veteran culture is in many ways synonymous with being a chud, and Francis' hesitancy to ever call anything we do ‘veteran-owned.' Hope you enjoy! Check out Jasper's substack here: https://battleborne.substack.com/ and check out his book here–he's the co-author of a work entitled ‘Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends, and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs': https://www.dukeupress.edu/our-veterans For Patreon episodes dating all the way back to 2017, sign up on the Patreon here! $5 a month gets you all our bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

Listen in as Jane discusses with me the math behind how the VA determines disability ratings  and the how and why behind how the ratings can increase or decrease and what you need to do if that. happens.https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebabcockSupport the show