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VA Secretary shuns SD delegation

December 20, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Johnson, Thune, Noem slam Shinseki’s handling of proposed closure for facility in Hot Springs.
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Noem takes aim at VA for handling of Hot Springs

December 13, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Secretary Eric Shinseki stonewalling her, congresswoman claims. Continue Reading

Study backs up proposal for VA changes in SD

June 14, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Agency hopes to reduce its workforce by more than 200; welcomes alternative plans. Continue Reading

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After Years of Waiting, Devils Lake Vets Hopeful for New Clinic

March 5, 2012 in WDAZ

DEVILS LAKE, ND (WDAZ-TV) – Lake Region veterans say they’re encouraged that Veterans Affairs has committed to opening a clinic in Devils Lake. Some veterans say they’ve waited so long that they think it’s too good to be true. Continue Reading

Hundreds protest proposed Hot Springs VA closure

February 27, 2012 in The Daily Republic

HOT SPRINGS (AP) Hundreds of people showed up in Hot Springs on Saturday to protest the proposed closure of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic. Continue Reading

Hot Springs residents rally to save local VA hospital

December 27, 2011 in The Daily Republic

HOT SPRINGS Four months ago, Misti Cantrell opened Hot Springs’ only florist shop. Continue Reading

VA proposes closing SD medical center

December 13, 2011 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed closing the VA medical center in Hot Springs. Continue Reading

GF VA clinic to honor World War II vets at open house

September 15, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The Grand Forks Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic will host an open house in honor of World War II veterans on Friday. Continue Reading

N.D. House defeats bill revamping Administration Committee on Veterans Affairs

February 23, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

A bill that sought to overhaul the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs died in the state House on Wednesday. Continue Reading

Minnesota Senate panel quickly backs VA commissioner

February 23, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

It took less than 10 minutes for Larry Shellito to win the backing of a Minnesota Senate committee, which recommended he be confirmed as state Veterans Affairs commissioner. Continue Reading