Chris Neiweem

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Author Bio

Christopher Neiweem is the Director of the American Veterans Policy Network, a decorated Iraq War Veteran, has testified in front of Congress, and frequently writes for and appears on media outlets including the Military Times, the Dallas Morning News, CNN, and Fox News.

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December 9, 2024

I'm an Iraq Veteran: Hegseth Nomination Imperative for Our National Security

I met Pete Hegseth several years ago on Capitol Hill, when I was on the staff of the national policy team of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) in Washington D.C. Pete was leading policy efforts…

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October 21, 2024

As Veterans Day Approaches, Community Care Cutbacks Amid VA Mismanagement 

Veterans day is less than a month away, and problems are being reported from Veterans around the country relating to their care. Veterans deserve to be the focus especially with Veterans Day approaching. VA Mismanagement…

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August 18, 2024

Founding of Veterans Health Accelerator Project Imperative for the Future of Veterans Healthcare

The state of play with America’s Veterans in 2024 is a mixed bag. On the one hand, we have record spending from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in support of Veterans and a…

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April 8, 2024

Emerging Healthcare Procedures Hold Promise for Troops and Veterans

War is covered everyday around the globe in news headlines, and the extent of American foreign policy in those events. Lesser reported is the consistent funding that goes into Veteran healthcare for those who served…

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December 19, 2022

Afghan Adjustment Act Demands Review, Not a Rubber Stamp by Congress

America loves its veterans, and policy advocates love to invoke the support of veterans in favor of their various policy agenda items.  Such is the case with those advocating for inclusion of the Afghan Adjustment…

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July 1, 2022

Policy Makers Should Consider the Benefits of Stem Cell Treatments

Healthcare is perhaps the most important component of a lot of people’s lives. Today, in our post-Covid pandemic world, many Americans are revisiting their lifestyle choices and recalibrating their goals. One area of medical treatment,…

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June 15, 2022

Congress should amend 85/15 Law to Support Veterans and Colleges

Veterans are encountering potential delays in using their education benefits and colleges are coping with confusing pending policy changes by the government around a law known as 85/15. The 85/15 law was created decades ago…

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June 3, 2022

Congress Should Follow Rep. Danny Davis’ Lead and Look into Defense Department Contract with Transportation Company

The Department of Defense (DoD) has arguably the most important mission in government, discharging the duties of national security. Global instability continues to flare in places like Ukraine, and our nation must stay focused on…