9,000 grave sites receive wreaths at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Wreaths Across America is sweeping through the Peace Garden State once again. And today, the Bismarck Squadron Civil Air Patrol is taking the time to remember the fallen this holiday season. “What we’re blessed with really is a very patriotic part of the country, 12/14/2024 - 4:13 pm | View Link
‘Remember what it was all for’: US veterans in Europe to mark WWII Battle of the Bulge Some of the last living American veterans of World War II on Saturday met with world leaders and many other admirers as they recounted how the Allies braved subfreezing temperatures in the Battle of the Bulge, 12/14/2024 - 7:45 am | View Link
Showing gratitude: Staten Island Giving Circle honors veterans at holiday breakfast STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A holiday breakfast was held by Staten Island Giving Circle (SIGC) on Dec. 4 as a celebration of the men and women who have given so much for our freedom — our veterans. The event was attended by military veterans, their families and spouses, and offered a moment of thanks and appreciation to those who have served the U.S. 12/14/2024 - 5:24 am | View Link
Veterans Bill with Caregiver, Homelessness Reforms Gets Senate Approval But Needs Second House Vote The Senate voted by unanimous consent to approve the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which, among other things, would make it easier for aging and disabled veterans to get home- and community-based nursing care. 12/13/2024 - 5:50 am | View Link
What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans Determining a veteran’s combined disability rating is not a matter of simple math. The process is incredibly complicated. 12/8/2024 - 11:30 pm | View Link
VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs Learn how to apply for and manage VA health care benefits for Veterans. We offer primary and specialty Veterans health care services, including home health, geriatric (elder), women’s health, and mental health care, as well as prescriptions. 12/14/2024 - 1:47 am | View Website
ChooseVA VA provides benefits and services to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. Visit Choose VA to learn about VA benefits and apply today. 12/13/2024 - 9:22 pm | View Website
My VA | Veterans Affairs The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. 12/13/2024 - 9:15 pm | View Website
VA Benefits For Service Members | Veterans Affairs Open to Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve) If you served on active duty during wartime, are at least 65 years old or have a service-connected disability, and have limited or no income, find out if you qualify for Veterans Pension benefits. 12/13/2024 - 8:10 pm | View Website
VA Disability Compensation Learn about VA disability compensation (pay) for Veterans, including ratings, which conditions qualify, and how to file a claim. Find out if you can get VA disability pay for a service-connected disability (an illness or injury caused or made worse by your service). 12/13/2024 - 6:30 pm | View Website
Today is Thursday, Dec. 19, the 354th day of 2024. There are 12 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Dec. 19, 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the U. S. House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice. (He was subsequently acquitted by the Senate.)
Also on this date:
In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, Gen.
By BRIAN HALL
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Aaron Ekblad added his second goal of the season to go with two assists, and Mackie Samoskevich, Niko Mikkola and Eetu Luostarinen also scored for Florida.
General Daily Insight for December 19, 2024
We can all find ways to enjoy ourselves today. The Moon in Leo begins with a trine to Chiron followed by a square to Uranus, so we may rely on unusual approaches to get what we want, though that is all subject to change when the Moon then makes a shaky quincunx to Neptune.
Fort Lauderdale might start charging a new tax that would bring in tens of millions to help cover the cost of ocean rescue and emergency medical services.
The tax would come to $456.78 for a home with a taxable value of $590,000, according to current estimates. The higher the value of the home or commercial property, the higher the tax.
Commissioners got details about the possible new tax from an outside consultant on Tuesday.
If Fort Lauderdale moves forward with the plan, the tax would show up on property tax bills as soon as 2026.
The tax would apply not only to single-family homes, but to all properties currently taxed in Fort Lauderdale, said Peter Napoli, a senior manager with Stantec Consulting.
Napoli had a dire warning for the commission, saying the city can expect a growing shortfall over the coming years if drastic measures are not taken.
The city will face a deficit of $4.7 million in 2026; a deficit of $35.4 million in 2027; $39.4 million in 2028; $52.9 million in 2029; and $45.3 million in 2030, Napoli said.
By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is calling for legislators to repeal the state law that requires an annual abortion report, saying that it infringes on patients’ privacy, which echoes other Democratic officials’ push to reduce or eliminate such requirements.
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