Next CVO Meeting October 21, 2020 on Zoom
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The Next Meeting of CVO will be on THIS Wednesday, October 21st at 7 PM on Zoom. The Zoom information is below. It’s easy to join with video or by phone, so we hope you’ll join us!! Continue reading
Cook County Recorder-Military and Veterans Discount Card
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2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds Continue reading
IRS reopens $500 per Veteran child Economic Impact Payment, Sign up for Veteran Expeditions
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened the registration period for claiming an Economic Impact Payment. Individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, or certain Veterans benefits – but didn’t receive the $500 payment per child earlier this year – can still file for the $500 payment. Continue reading
Election 2020 | CVO Letter to Candidates
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For the upcoming election, the Coalition of Veterans Organizations invites all candidates to submit statements concerning their positions on veterans’ issues, and their statements will be posted on our website. There are some issues, such as the privatization of the Veterans Administration Health Care System or its funding (i. e., mandatory versus discretionary) that would only apply to the national level, while issues like employment and dental care apply to all levels of government. Continue reading
Veterans Affairs Committee Report September 2020
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Veterans Affairs Committee Report for September 2020. Continue reading
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
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H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage. Continue reading
Illinois Joining Forces helping service members, veterans, and their families
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Illinois Joining Forces is here to help you and your family obtain the assistance and resources you are looking for in the State of Illinois. Continue reading
Presumptive Agent Orange Conditions and 4 proposed additions
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As of April 1, to qualify for Agent orange !elated benefits, a veteran must have one more of the 14 conditions VA presumes to have been caused by exposure. About one-third of all U.S.senators are backing the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 (S. 3444), which could add four conditions to the Agent Orange conditions list. Continue reading
NOTICE: Phone scam alert!!
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The Coalition of Veterans Organizations does not make, and never has made phone calls soliciting donations to our organization. If you have received such a solicitation, it is a fraudulent call and should be either ignored or reported to the authorities. Continue reading
Bustos, Cheri
Cheri Bustos, Candidate for Congress, Illinois 17th Congressional District. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
Newman, Marie
Marie Newman, Candidate for Congress, Illinois 3rd Congressional District. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
Brzozowski, Dani
Dani Brzozowski, Candidate for Congress, Illinois 16th Congressional District. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
White, Philanise
Philanise White, Candidate for Congress, Illinois 1st Congressional District. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
King, Esther Joy
Esther Joy King for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
Hanson,Tommy
Tommy Hanson for Illinois 5th Congressional Republican Candidate. CVO is 501(c)(3) organization, so we do not endorse candidates. Our request for candidate inputs will be put on our website, so that veterans can educate themselves on the candidates. Continue reading
Co-payments at the VA hospitals
As we know, COVID has caused many disruptions in our lives and the way many things are handled. One of them is our co-payments for using the VA hospitals or clinics. Continue reading
