Veterans can now submit claims for all presumptive illnesses included in the PACT Act legislation. This massive Act was signed into law last month and was on track to launch on October 1, 2022. But when the President signed the Act, he made it clear that he wanted the legislation to go into effect... Read More

  The United States military is struggling to get recruits for our armed forces The last time the US military had a draft was for the Vietnam War. The draft ended in 1973, and since then, the military has used an all-volunteer method. Many eligible citizens seek to join the military. But, many are disqualified,... Read More

  What is the unemployment rate?   The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labor force. An individual falls into the unemployed category when they do not have a job, when they are looking for a job, and when they are available to work. They must meet all three of... Read More

    What is Victory Day? Victory Day is celebrated on the second Monday in August. This day commemorates the end of WWII when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied Forces. Rhode Island is the only state that officially observes the holiday, starting in 1948.    Why was Victory Day Controversial? In the 1980s,... Read More

  Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2021.   What is the PACT Act? The long-awaited PACT Act has passed in the House and the Senate and is on the way to the White House. The Act focuses on the presumptions of service connection for Veterans exposed to toxic substances during active... Read More