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GOP Lawmakers Call For VA To Remove Pride Flag Saying Vets Deserve An “Apolitical” Experience

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June 12, 2023 | In The News

GOP Lawmakers Call For VA To Remove Pride Flag Saying Vets Deserve An “Apolitical” Experience

Tampa Free Press – President Joe Biden showed his colors on Saturday, hoisting the Pride flag from the White House and tweeting that “your house sends a clear message to the country and to the world. America is a nation of pride.”

But Rep. Greg Steube and other Republicans believed that is the wrong message for military veterans and sought to force Biden to pull down the Pride flag from above facilities managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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April 13, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Representative Greg Steube Discusses Timely and Quality Health Care for Veterans

SARASOTA —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today joined Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) in a town hall event to discuss his legislation,The Veterans True Choice Act, that would help to fix the V.A.’s failures. CVA Deputy Director John Byrnes, CVA Florida Grassroots Engagement Director, David Huston, and CVA Florida Strategic Director, Brian Fay hosted the event at Bayfront Community Center.

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November 18, 2022 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Army Veteran Bob Ruybal

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Army Veteran, Bob Ruybal of North Port, Florida.

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November 11, 2022 | In The News

“I Think First and Foremost of Those I Served Alongside.”

In the wake of 9/11, President George W. Bush addressed the Nation saying: “I have a message for our military: Be ready. I’ve called the Armed Forces to alert, and there is a reason. The hour is coming when America will act, and you will make us proud.”

The President’s call for all able-bodied men and women to fight against terrorism jumpstarted my story as a veteran. I never had a desire to serve in the military, but during my time in law school at the University of Florida, two planes hit the Twin Towers and everything changed. I felt that this moment was my generation’s call to serve our country and that those who were able to fight shouldn’t stand by.

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September 16, 2022 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Army Veteran Phillip Moore

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Army Veteran, Sgt. Phillip Moore of North Port, Florida.

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September 01, 2022 | Press Releases

Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Navy Veteran James O’Dea

ROTONDA WEST, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Navy Veteran, LCDR James O’Dea of Rotonda West, Florida.

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July 12, 2022 | Press Releases

Rep. Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring Navy Veteran Steven Hull

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series – a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida’s 17th District veterans. This interview features U.S. Navy Veteran, GMSM Steven Hull of Punta Gorda, Florida.

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