veterans

Today in history: World War I vets demand relief

May 29, 2015 By Special to People’s World

During the Great Depression, the "Bonus Expeditionary Force," a group of World War I veterans seeking to cash in their veterans' bonus certificates, arrived in D.C.

The cost of war for families

January 13, 2015 By Rossana Cambron

In February of 2014, Senate Republicans blocked a $21 billion plan to build new VA clinics because they said it was too expensive.

Dead child walking: A cry from the heart

September 22, 2014 By Steve Kloppenburg

"The mothers and sons I saw pay the highest price, in blood, fear, anger and worry."

Today in labor history: Army attacks protesting veterans in D.C.

July 28, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On July 28, 1932, General Douglas MacArthur led troops in burning to the ground a shantytown built near the U.S. Capitol by unemployed veterans demanding a promised bonus.

Nurses give qualified support to Sanders-McCain VA proposal

June 10, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"While Congress has spent billions on wars and conflicts over the past few years, not enough has been spent to care for service members returning from them."