News Releases (09/16/2004 - 10/16/04)
 VA Breaks Ground at New Michigan Cemetery - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Mich. (10/14/04)
- VA Sponsors Summit on Minority Businesses - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is sponsoring the second annual "Bridging the Gap" summit to promote small business ownership among veterans, minorities, women and Native Americans. The summit will be held today in Midwest City, Okla. (10/12/04)
- VA Honors Tampa Pain Team - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi today presented the Chronic Pain and Rehabilitation Program in Tampa with the highest honors given by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for programs assisting combat-injured veterans. (10/6/04)
- VA Takes Recruiting Campaign to Computer Desktops - Expecting high employee retirement rates over the next few years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stepped up its search for qualified people with a bold promotional product. (10/6/04)
- Administration Expands Benefits for Ex-POWs - Continuing its commitment to former prisoners of war, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi today announced that the Bush Administration will expand benefits to all former POWs with strokes and common heart diseases. (10/2/04)
- VA Secretary Named "Person of the Year" by Hospice Group - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi received the “Person of the Year" award from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at its annual conference here on Sept. 30. (10/1/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Award in Arizona - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Arizona to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Award in Arkansas - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Arkansas to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Award in Utah - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified the recipient in Utah to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients of approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. Recipients are community and faith-based organizations that provide critical services to homeless veterans. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in California - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in California to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Connecticut - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Connecticut to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in District of Columbia - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in the District of Columbia to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Florida - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Florida to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Hawaii - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Hawaii to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Illinois - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Illinois to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Indiana - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Indiana to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Louisiana - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Louisiana to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Massachusetts - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Masssachusetts to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in New York - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in New York to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in North Carolina - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in North Carolina to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program.
(9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Ohio - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Ohio to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Pennsylvania - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Pennsylvania to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Tennessee - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Tennessee to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces Homeless Program Awards in Texas - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today identified recipients in Texas to share in approximately $31 million in grants as part of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. (9/29/04)
- VA Approves Grant to Build Northern California Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $8.5 million to the state of California to establish the Northern California Veterans Cemetery near Redding in Shasta County. (9/29/04)
- Veterans Head to Salt Lake City for 2004 Creative Arts Festival - Nearly 100 veterans from across the country who are medal winners in national music, dance, drama or art contests are preparing to attend the 16th annual National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Salt Lake City from October 9-16, 2004. (9/29/04)
- VA Announces North Las Vegas Site for New Medical Center - Fulfilling a commitment to Nevada veterans, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi today joined with Interior Secretary Gale Norton and U.S. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) to announce the location of a new $295-million, full-service medical center in North Las Vegas, near the intersection of Pecos Road and Route 215. (9/27/04)
- VA Awards Contract To Build Great Lakes National Cemetery - Fulfilling a commitment to Michigan veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a $8.7 million contract to a local small business to begin work on the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Oakland County, Mich. (9/16/04)
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