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U. S. Dep’ t of Veterans Affs., Press Release: Veterans Go Without Critical VA
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National Guard Ass’ n of the United States, Guard, Reserve Associations to Senate: End the Shutdown or Pay All Involved in Force Readiness( Oct. 28, 2025)
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Reserve Organization of America & affiliated associations, Letter to
Senate Leadership, Oct. 28, 2025.
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