News and Press Releases
Veteran Warriors in the Media
Veteran Warriors Press Releases
Veteran Warriors in the Media
- 13 News Now - She died from toxic exposure in Iraq. Not she will be memorialized on the ocean floor. ~ Sept. 7, 2021
- KMTV 3 News Now - Veterans reveal health issues due to burn pits ~ Aug. 7, 2021
- 10 Tampa Bay - Veteran dealing with terminal condition caused by exposure in Iraq now dealing with COVID effects ~ June 7, 2021
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- 13 News Now - She died from toxic exposure in Iraq. Not she will be memorialized on the ocean floor. ~ Sept. 7, 2021
- KMTV 3 News Now - Veterans reveal health issues due to burn pits ~ Aug. 7, 2021
- 10 Tampa Bay - Veteran dealing with terminal condition caused by exposure in Iraq now dealing with COVID effects ~ June 7, 2021
- 10 Tampa Bay - First Memorial Day without his wife, an American hero who died from toxic exposure ~ May 31, 2021
- WFLA NBC News 8 Tampa Bay - 'She is still here': Tampa Bay veteran says burn pits took life of wife but will not stop fight for change ~ May 12, 2021
- WFLA NBC News 8 Tampa Bay - Burn Pit Toxins Took Life of Tampa Bay Veteran But Did Not Silence Her Fight ~ May 10, 2021
- DML News -DML Foundation Donating $10,000 to Veteran Warriors organization (In Honor of Lauren Price) ~ April 4, 2021
- Disabled American Veteran - Lung Cancer Linked to Toxic Exposure Claims Life of Iraq War Veteran, Founder of Veteran Warriors ~ April 2, 2021
- Military Times - Burn Pit Advocate , Navy Vet, Lauren Price dies after long fight with cancer ~ April 2, 2021
- DML News - News Alert: Retired Navy Veteran and Advocate Lauren Price has died [DML Releases Statement] April 2, 2021
- Military Network Radio - Veteran Warriors Champions for the VA Caregiver Program ~ December 15, 2020
- The Veterans News Hour - Caregiver Program Final Rule December 7, 2020 ~ https://bbsradio.com/podcast/veterans-news-hour-december-7-2020/
- Tamp Bay - Veteran Fighting to get Treatment for Vets exposed to Toxic Burn Pits November 23, 2020 ~ https://www.tampabay.com/news/military/2020/11/23/new-port-richey-veteran-fighting-to-get-treatment-for-vets-exposed-to-toxic-burn-pits/
- The Veterans News Hour - Proposed Rules VA Caregiver Program May 18, 2020 ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-veterans-news-hour-may-18-2020/id1203980020?i=1000475141783
- Setting Brush Fires, November 7, 2019 ~ https://settingbrushfires.com/setting-brushfires-11-07-2019-who-is-advocating-for-americas-veterans-who-are-attacked-have-lost-their-voice/?fbclid=IwAR3433a38FE7Ja-5i2X3Va71XuGqlpG1SbRi61O6R5j9GFajAhQ91hCqlEU
- Military Times, October 3, 2019 ~ https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/10/03/memo-outlining-supposed-changes-to-va-caregiver-program-creates-confusion-anxiety-among-veterans/
- Tampa Bay, August 29, 2019 ~ https://www.tampabay.com/news/military/2019/08/29/bilirakis-introduces-bill-to-get-va-coverage-for-veterans-exposed-to-burn-pits/
- WFTS - Tampa Bay, August 27, 2019 ~ https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/local-lawmaker-calling-for-help-after-veterans-got-sick-from-dealing-with-burn-pits-overseas?fbclid=IwAR3-aVP1XjbxQefrHy-REsJMwpl9mio35KQd385apvtN97VpPn2wT8tTEoQ
- DML News (Team DML), Dennis Lynch, June 18, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDMLNewsApp%2Fvideos%2F2869462689945049%2F&show_text=1&width=560
- The Vetearns News Hour, June 3, 2019 ~ https://bbsradio.com/podcast/veterans-news-hour-june-3-2019
- DisabledVeterans.org, Benjamin Krause, March 25, 2019 ~ https://www.disabledveterans.org/2019/03/25/va-caregiver-director-memes-blamed/
- The Veterans News Hour, January 21, 2019 ~ https://bbsradio.com/sites/default/files/audio_dirs_three/theveteransnewshour/The_Veterans_News_Hour_2019-01-21.mp3
- The Veterans News Hour, Aug 13, 2018 ~ https://bbsradio.com/sites/default/files/audio_dirs_three/theveteransnewshour/The_Veterans_News_Hour_2018-08-13.mp3
- WFLA - NBC 8 Tampa Bay, Aug 1, 2018 ~ https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/investigations/veterans-hope-burn-pit-bill-will-provide-va-health-care-and-disability-benefits/1340178857
- WFLA, NBC 8 Tampa Bay, July 25, 2018 ~ Veterns want action, not redundent research, on burn pit exposure ~ https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/investigations/veterans-want-action-not-redundant-research-on-burn-pit-exposure/1324110281
- WFLA, NBC 8 Tampa Bay, July 19, 2018 ~ Disabled Veteran takes fight for burn pit benefits to nation's capitol ~ https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/investigations/disabled-veteran-takes-fight-for-burn-pit-benefits-to-nation-s-capitol/1311925910
- Main Street Out Loud, March 31, 2018 ~
http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/KKNTshows/18MSOL3-31.mp3 - Mail Street Out Loud, Dec 20, 2017 ~ http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/KKNTshows/17MSOL12-30.mp3
- The Veterans News Hour, Oct 9, 2017 ~ https://bbsradio.com/sites/default/files/audio_dirs/theveteransnewshour/The_Veterans_News_Hour_2017-10-09.mp3
- We The People Radio, June 4, 2017 ~ https://www.wethepeopleradio.us/archives/2017-06-04/
- WFLA - NBC 8 Tampa Bay, May 18, 2017 ~ http://wfla.com/2017/05/18/target-8-investigates-v-a-adds-worries-to-mother-of-critically-wounded-marine/
- Military Network Radio Show May 9, 2017~ https://militarynetworkradio.com/2017/05/veteran-warriors-advocacy/
- Fox News, April 24, 2017 ~ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/24/congress-wants-answers-as-disabled-vets-caregivers-say-va-stripping-benefits.html
- Dennis Michael Lynch, National Independent Network, April 22, 2017 ~ http://dennismichaellynch.com/government-bureaucrats-protecting-others-jobs/
- The Oregonian, April 17, 2017 ~ http://www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/index.ssf/2017/04/va_stops_kicking_out_vets_from.html
- The Buchanan Report, March 15, 2017 ~ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/buchananinvestigations/2017/03/15/lauren-price-founder-of-veteran-warriors-speaking-about-va-caregiver-and-fiduciary
- Alexis Cruz, WUFT News, February 2017 ~ Veteran Warriors Veteran's Disability Benefits - Investigative PKG ~ https://youtu.be/qr7geP6aasE
- We The People Radio, November 1, 2015 - https://www.wethepeopleradio.us/archives/2015-11-01/
- WFLA, NBC 8 Tampa Bay, May 12, 2015 ~ Drivers get coffee, leave hearse with veteran's flag-draped coffin in parking lot ~ https://www.wfla.com/news/drivers-get-coffee-leave-hearse-with-veterans-flag-draped-coffin-in-parking-lot/1051804962
- We The People Radio, March 15, 2015 - https://www.wethepeopleradio.us/archives/2015-03-15/
- Main Street Out Loud Radio (3 shows - 2014) - http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/id10.html
- WFLA, NCB 8 Tampa Bay, January 19, 2015 ~ Florida Navy veteran receives another person's medical records in mail ~ https://www.wfla.com/news/florida-navy-veteran-receives-another-persons-medical-records-in-mail/1051741068
- Main Street Out Loud, Nov 22, 2014 ~ http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/KKNTshows/MSOL11-22-14.mp3
- Main Street Out Loud, July 12, 2014 ~ http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/KKNTshows/MSOL7-12-14.mp3
- Main Street Out Loud, July 5, 2014 ~ http://www.mainstreetoutloud.com/KKNTshows/MSOL7-5-14.mp3
- WFLA, NBC 8 Tampa Bay, April 23, 2014 ~ Veteran Warriors Removes Squatters From Soldier's Home, Renovates It For Homecoming ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=altzYM_bz9E http://www.theblaze.com/news/2014/05/05/remember-the-ex-con-who-squatted-in-soldiers-florida-home-took-off-after-biker-threat-well-hes-back/ https://www.gofundme.com/8mgjy0 (The fundraiser is closed, but the entire story and updates are there.
Federal Legislative Efforts
Veteran Warriors Press Releases
Veteran Warriors in the Media
- HVAC Fully Committee Hearing: Pending Legislation (includes many veteran related bills, including Toxic Exposure) ~ May 5, 2021
- SVAC Hearing: Pending Legislation (includes multiple Toxic Exposure Bills) ~ April 28, 2021
- Press Conference for War Fighter Bill ~ April 13, 2021
- Senator Gillibrand & Senator Rubio introduce Presumtive Benefits f
- HVAC Fully Committee Hearing: Pending Legislation (includes many veteran related bills, including Toxic Exposure) ~ May 5, 2021
- SVAC Hearing: Pending Legislation (includes multiple Toxic Exposure Bills) ~ April 28, 2021
- Press Conference for War Fighter Bill ~ April 13, 2021
- Senator Gillibrand & Senator Rubio introduce Presumtive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act ~ March 26, 2021
- TEAM Coalition Endorses Toxic Exposure Bill introduced by Congressman Bost ~ March 24, 2021
- TEAM Coalition Endorses Toxic Exposure Bill introduced by Senator Tillis ~ March 22, 2021
- Sen. Moran calls on VA Secretary to conduct inter-agency collaboration to provide care for K2 veterans ~ February 16, 2021
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - The Toxic World of Presumptive Service Connection Determinations: Why Should Our Veterans Wait? ~ December 9, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - A Time for Change: Assessing the Need to Modernize Veteran Eligibility for Care ~ December 2, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs ~ Examining VA's Ongoing Efforts in the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program ~ September 30, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Toxic Exposures: Examining Airborne Hazards in the Southwest Asia Theatre of Military Operations ~ September 23, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - The Silver Tsunami: Is VA Ready? ~ March 3, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Mission Critical: Examining Provider Relations During the Transition to VA's New Community Care Program ~ February 12, 2020
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Go Live March 2020: The Status of EHRM Readiness ~ November 20, 2019
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Toxic Exposure: Examining the VA’s Presumptive Disability Decision-Making Process ~ September 25, 2019
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Assessment of the Potential Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure among Veterans Hearing ~ June 7, 2018 ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1jKDztSrq8&list=PLrU6HddLM839K5Fxe9V0_cIKO0qoOXwxc&index=5
- Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs - MISSION ACT of 2018 Summary ~ June 6, 2018 ~ https://www.veterans.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/One%20Pager_The%20VA%20MISSION%20Act%20of%202018.pdf
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs - Subcommittee on Health ~ April 28, 2017 ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VetWarriors1/permalink/455731868105580/?match=cm91bmR0YWJsZQ%
- Request for Congressional Hearing on Post 9/11 Caregiver Program ~ https://www.dropbox.com/s/0edou8y0idm50zi/Congressional%20Request%20for%20HCVA%20-%20SoH%20-%20Hearing.pdf?dl=0
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Disability and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Hearing December 3, 2013 ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHwEBVVhF0o&list=PLrU6HddLM839K5Fxe9V0_cIKO0qoOXwxc
Veteran Warriors Press Releases
Veteran Warriors Press Releases
Veteran Warriors Press Releases
- For Immediate Release: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Conducts Hearing on Pending Legislation Related to Toxic Exposure ~ May 5, 2021
- For Immediate Release: 80 Members of Congress and 25 Organizations Call for Funding to Help Veterans with Gulf War Illnesses (PR credit: Vetearns for Common Sense) ~ April 30, 2021
- For Immediate Release
- For Immediate Release: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Conducts Hearing on Pending Legislation Related to Toxic Exposure ~ May 5, 2021
- For Immediate Release: 80 Members of Congress and 25 Organizations Call for Funding to Help Veterans with Gulf War Illnesses (PR credit: Vetearns for Common Sense) ~ April 30, 2021
- For Immediate Release: 25 Organizations Urge Congress to Renew Funding For the Treatment-focused Gulf War Illness Research Program (PR credit: Veterans for Common Sense) ~ April 28, 2021
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Staff Changes, Partial Restructuring Complete ~ April 8, 2021
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Mourns the Loss of Founder, Lauren Price ~ April 1, 2021
- For Immediate Release: VA Decides to Issue 1099's to Caregivers ~ February 1, 2021
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Sues VA Challenging Caregiver Program Rules ~ December 1, 2020
- For Immediate Release: House Committee on Veteran Affairs conducts hearing on affects of open-air burn pits and VA's handling of claims ~ September 23, 2020
- For Immediate Release: Sen. Tillis introduces Toxic Exposure Bill ~ July 31, 2020
- For Immediate Release: VA Caregiver Program (new) Final Rule effective Oct. 1, 2020) ~ July 31, 2020
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors and NVLSP file joint comments on VA's Proposed Changes to Caregiver Program (PR credit: NVLSP) ~ May 6, 2020
- For Immediate Release: Toxic Exposure Meeting with John Stewart and John Feal ~ January 17, 2020
- For Immediate Release: VA waives veterans' rights to privacy, which rights are next? ~ October 2, 2019
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Joins Rep. Gus Bilarakus' Veteran's Advisory Board ~ August 13, 2019
- For Immediate Release : Veteran Warriors Announces James "Pitch" Pitchford as Senior Legislative Adviser ~ May 7, 2019
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Announces TWO new campaigns ~ Veteran Warriors Caregiver Program Training Program and "The New Face of the Caregiver" ~ April 26, 2019
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warrior's Open Statement on Caregiver Support Program Director, Ms. Meg Kabat, Departure from VA Following Cancellation of Scheduled Meeting ~ March 19, 2019
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Convenes Meetings on Burn Pits and Caregiver Issues ~ March 5, 2019
- For Immediate Release: Veteran Warriors Announces Colonel Quentin "Dwayne" Collins as National Media Director ~ February 14, 2019
- For Immediate Release: SCOTUS Denies Writ of Certiorari in Veterans’ Suit Against KBR, Claims “It’s a Political Question” ~ January 15, 2019
- For Immediate Release: The VA “Comprehensive Family Caregiver Program The “MISSION ACT” Experiences a “Failure To Launch”! ~ December 11, 2018
- For Immediate Release: The Finger-Pointing, Blame-Game of Responsibility Continues as Veterans' Lawsuit Against KBR for Operating Burn Pits Dismissal Upheld ~ June 21, 2018
- For Immediate Release: House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Ssubcommittee on Health Conducts the FIRST-EVER Hearing on the Affects of DOD Use of Open Air Burn Pits on Service Members ~ June 7, 2018
- For Immediate Release: The Termination of VA Secretary David Shulkin ~ March 28, 2018
- For Immediate Release: House Committee on Veterans Affairs Hearing (2-6-18) “VA Caregiver Support Program: Correcting Course for Veteran Caregivers” ~ February 7, 2018
- For Immediate Release: Nation’s Leaders Still Want More Research On Burn Pits – Won’t Commit To Action ~ January 25, 2018
- For Immediate Release: DoD Releases Clarifying Guidance to Veterans Regarding Discharges and Military Records ~ August 28, 2017
- For Immediate Release: Suspension Lifted On VA’s Post 9/11 Caregiver Program – What Not To Expect ~ July 30, 2017
- For Immediate Release: Iraq War Fund – Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit ~ July 24, 2017
- For Immediate Release: VA Deems 8000+ Veterans “RECOVERED” From War Wounds so They WON’T Have to Pay for Their Care ~ February 23, 201
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