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Obama on VA: We're going to fix what's wrong
In a speech before the American Legion, President Obama details how his administration will rectify shortfalls in caring for veterans - even as a new report slams the VA for its deadly wait lists. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Meet Obama's pick to fix the VA
CNN's Joe Johns profiles Bob McDonald, the man President Obama has tasked to lead the VA amid the recent scandal.
Fact check: Has Obama improved the VA?
Weeks after CNN broke the story of deadly wait times at VA hospitals, President Barack Obama claimed that his administration has improved services for veterans, from job opportunities to VA funding. CNN's Tom Foreman investigates.
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Budget ax looming over veterans
Veterans could face reductions in benefits as a result of the new budget deal, sparing the government around $6 billion.
Sinise: "Lt. Dan" is a part of my life
Actor Gary Sinise talks about his involvement with veterans and how playing "Lieutenant Dan" changed his life.
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Tornado Hero: Veteran shelters victims
Brian Todd reports on a war vet who saved three, and also tried to save mom and baby who died at 7-Eleven, in tornado.
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Feds: Army vet helped al Qaeda group
A former U.S. soldier is charged with terror offenses after he allegedly helped an al Qaeda-linked rebel group in Syria. CNN's Jill Dougherty reports.
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'Amazing Race' in Vietnam angers vets
Brian Todd reports on CBS's apology to American vets for using an anti-American memorial on "The Amazing Race."
RELATED STORY: 'Amazing Race' apologizes to Vietnam War vets
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Disabled vet mocked at hotel
A paralyzed war veteran says a hotel worker in Texas mocked his request for help down a flight of stairs.
Romney attacks on leaks, defense cuts
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney goes after President Obama on White House leaks in a speech to the VFW.
RELATED STORY: Romney borrows from Obama foreign policy playbook
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