Tag: veterans
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Media Monitor: Bipartisan Bill Targets 'Claim Sharks' Exploiting Disabled Veterans
NPR is reporting on a new bipartisan bill designed to protect disabled veterans from "claim sharks." The legislation follows an investigation into companies using auto-dialers to harvest private data and charge for free services.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial IssuesMilitary VeteransBipartisan LegislationClaim SharksNPRData PrivacyPersonal Finance
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Media Monitor: Viral Video Fundraising Allows 88-Year-Old Veteran to Retire
USA TODAY is reporting that Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old veteran, retired after a viral video inspired strangers to raise $2 million for him. Bambas is now reportedly using the funds to help other veterans.
BusinessMediaEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Ed BambasVeteransViral VideoRetirementPersonal FinanceCharitable GivingSocietyUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Trump says US will take over Cuba, NATO scrambles jets, veterans face housing pressure
Newsweek reports President Trump's statement on taking over Cuba, NATO scrambling jets amid Russian drone activity, and rising housing pressures for veterans.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & Technology Donald TrumpCubaNATORussiaUkraineVeteransNewsweek
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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports on Trump, Blogger, Veterans
CBC News is reporting on Donald Trump's treatment of female reporters, a Canadian blogger's ties to a fugitive, and a dispute over veterans' payments.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMediaBusinessCanadaEuropeWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLiberal PartyConservative PartyMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceTradeSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborDigital and Print Publishing Donald TrumpCatherine LuceyRyan WeddingChrystia FreelandVeteransJournalismCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)