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28 July, 2022 ~ AMVETS News

A Fairport man has been charged with attempted assault for his involvement in an attack on a Congressman during a campaign event in Perinton last Thursday night. AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly was able to tackle and restrain him, until law enforcement stepped in, and vows to get the man in custody, an Iraq war veteran, the help he needs.

Major veterans toxic exposure legislation hits big major snag with Wednesday block.

A surprise deal on health care and environmental policies announced by Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday afternoon produced an unexpected casualty: the comprehensive toxic exposure legislation veterans advocates expected to pass this week. The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act — better known as the PACT Act — had been up for a procedural vote in the chamber with an expectation of final passage before the end of the week. The measure is the culmination of years of work by advocates to improve health care and benefits for veterans suffering injuries from burn pit smoke, Agent Orange spraying and other military contaminant exposure. It has been widely celebrated as a potential landmark legislative victory in veterans policy. But on Wednesday, after technical corrections sent the measure back to the Senate for another procedural vote, 41 Senator Republicans blocked the measure, leaving its future uncertain.

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Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Veteran Benefits Seminar Coming to Homestead

Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. – Veteran's Workers Rights and USERRA

Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – 2022 Hire Vets Now - Naval Station Norfolk

Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Atlanta All Veteran Job Fair

Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CT – Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Columbus, NE

Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT – Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Event

Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. – 10 Steps to a Federal Job Resume Workshop

Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. PT – Identifying and Achieving Your Financial Goals

Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m. – Hiring Our Heroes Aviation & Aerospace Virtual Hiring Fair

Dec. 8, 7-8 p.m. CT –Sharing The Journey - Online Support Group

Dec. 9, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. – Richmond Virtual Job Fair

Dec. 9, 12-1 p.m. CT – Virtual Networking Workshop

Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m. CT– Veteran & Military Spouse Resume Workshop

Dec. 9, 4-6 p.m. PT– Intro to Entrepreneurship for the Military Community

Dec. 10, 8 - 9:30 a.m. – Army vs Navy 38 Challenge

Dec. 12, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT– Sharing The Journey - Online Support Group

Dec. 13, 8 - 9:30 p.m. – Creating Calmness Workshop

Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Fort Knox Career Exploration & Hiring Event

Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Henrietta

Dec. 14, 12 - 1 p.m. – Transitioning Successfully into Retirement

Dec. 14, 2- 3 p.m. CT – Online Caregiver Chat

Dec. 14, 3 - 4 p.m. – Transitioning Successfully into Retirement

Dec. 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. – Veterans Benefits Seminar Coming to Greensboro

Dec. 15, 1 - 2 p.m. CT – Navigate the USAJobs.gov Application Process

Dec. 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans

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