The amount of veteran news that comes through on a weekly and monthly basis can be overwhelming at times, often causing us to miss a good story or two. You are now in luck! Each month, the Veterans United Network will re-post some of the top stories from around the world, all in an easy, roundup format. Below you will find stories that not only come from our own blog, but from other news sources as well. 
Last week, President Obama signed an executive order aimed at protecting veterans from the aggressive recruiting and deceptive advertising practices that have become the trademark of many for-profit colleges.
“I’ve heard the stories,” he said, addressing a crowd of soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia. “They’ll say you don’t have to pay a dime for your degree. But, once you register, they’ll suddenly make you sign up for a high-interest student loan. They’ll say that if you transfer schools, you can transfer credits. But when you actually try to do that, you suddenly find out that you can’t. They’ll say they’ve got a job placement program when in fact they don’t. It’s not right. They’re trying to swindle and hoodwink you.”
The new initiative is designed to enhance transparency, requiring schools to disclose more information to prospective students.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been greatly overestimating how quickly it provides care to veterans, according to a report released this week by the VA Inspector General.
First-time patients seeking mental health services are supposed to receive an initial examination within 24 hours and a full follow-up exam within 14 days. Last year, the VHA reported that 95% of its patients were being seen within this two week window.
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You never want to find yourself surrounded by the word foreclosure. We know that it carries a negative connotation which can make the idea of home ownership a frightening and overwhelming concept. But what if I told you that this word could be seen in a positive light? I’m about to show you how the upswing in foreclosures could soon be a windfall to those looking to become prospective buyers in the world of real estate.
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Current cuts in defense spending are throwing a spotlight on what we’ll lose with a lessened investment in the military. So here’s a look at seven technologies we wouldn’t have without military development.
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