Stories tagged: "veterans"

Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Government Helps/Hurts 10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration

Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.

Keya Vakil January 20, 2023 11:37 am EST

Economy

Economy 10 Ways the Federal Government Delivered for American Workers and Families This Year

Under Democratic control, the federal government acted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; fight climate change and lower energy costs; invest in gun safety and mental healthcare; and implement a generational investment in American industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Keya Vakil December 12, 2022 11:39 am EST

Local

Local 3 Ways to Acknowledge Veterans Day Across Michigan

More than 560,000 veterans call Michigan home. Here’s how to celebrate them this week—and then every week.

Jessica Lee November 10, 2022 9:02 am EST

History

History 10 Counties With the Most Veterans in Michigan

Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the most veterans in Michigan using data from the US Census Bureau.

Stacker October 21, 2022 12:25 pm EDT

Healthcare

A burn pit at a US base. (Image via Shutterstock)

Healthcare Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits While in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Could Soon Get the Help They Need

Senators, including Michigan's Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, voted in favor of legislation that will help veterans seeking care for problems likely caused by exposure to burn pits.