by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Benefits, Education, Legislative, National Guard
Use of one of the Pentagon’s newer Defense Mobilization Authorities can directly impact benefits for deploying Reservists. Title 10 U.S.C. 12304b, Mobilization for Preplanned Mission Support, was approved in the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act as cost...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Legislative, Politics
I received this message from Connor Lentz, Legislative Assistant for US House Representative John Kline (R-MN) last week. MNGEA has worked very closely with Rep. Kline’s Office, especially with former Legislative Aide Ryan Silverberg. On several occasions, Rep...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 22, 2016 | Legislative
Last week Congress passed several non-controversial bills before they left for their Thanksgiving recess. These bills have all been given to President Obama for his signature, which should happen before the end of his term. HR 5392: No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative
Here are some Legislative updates from EANGUS – Nov 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative, Politics
Changes In House Armed Services’ Makeup Could Reshape Next Year’s Budget Battle By Jacqueline Klimas – Washington Examiner • 10/30/16 12:01 AM The significant loss of senior House Armed Services Committee members in 2017 could make it more difficult...