Hundreds in Concord protest planned Veterans Affairs layoffs
Hundreds of people demonstrated Friday afternoon in Concord to support veterans who face federal layoffs. The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut 80,000 jobs, according to an internal memo obtained by media outlets last week.
Veterans Affairs Department Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Workers
The cuts would be a major escalation of the downsizing that has already occurred at the department, which provides health care and many other services to veterans.
Protesters gather at Illinois State Capitol over Department of Veterans Affairs cuts
Military veterans gathered at state capitols across the nation today to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Rally held at Massachusetts state House in protest to cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs
During the rally, protestors, many of whom identified as veterans, held up signs condemning Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency for their firings at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans rally at Washington state Capitol against federal job cuts
Concerns over the future of veteran support programs extend beyond employment. Protesters also voiced fears about cuts to Medicare and other social services.
'I want to be heard': Veterans march at Maine State House to protest federal cuts
Veterans also protested against proposed cuts to Social Security, federal job cuts to veterans and the pardon of January 6 rioters. Jaime Van Keuren joined Mainers marching peacefully around the capitol complex Friday afternoon, with family by his side.
Protests across San Diego against job cuts to Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs
A couple rallies were held in San Diego Friday to protest federal job cuts to the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs. Several hundred people gathered outside the downtown federal courthouse to protest actions taken by the Trump Administration with a particular focus on public education.
Veterans, supporters gather at State House to protest VA cuts
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to cut its workforce by around 15%.
Veterans rally at Capitol to protest VA cuts
Veterans rallied at the State Capitol on Friday to protest proposed cuts by the Trump Administration. Changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs would cut major programs for veterans and eliminate 80,
Hundreds attend rally at state Capitol, protesting cuts made to Department of Veteran Affairs
Hundreds of people, including many veterans, made their voices heard at the state Capitol Friday, March 14. A protest was held in response to the recent actions of the Trump
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