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| Name/Description | Type | Size | Uploaded By | Uploaded On |
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| Rural Votes Action Fund report on McCain Votes against veterans | Adobe Acrobat file | 669K | Kent Sovern | Sep 4, 2008 |
| The is Becky Greenwald's (running in the 4th Congressional District) Policy Paper on Veterans' Issues | Adobe Acrobat file | 141K | Kent Sovern | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Sen. Obama Remarks to VFW - August 19, 2008 - Includes hotlinks o Video of the speech | Adobe Acrobat file | 141K | Kent Sovern | Aug 30, 2008 |
| CONGRESSMAN SKELTON - Chair of the House Armed Services Committee - CALLS ON NEXT ADMINISTRATION TO ADDRESS NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES | Adobe Acrobat file | 34K | Kent Sovern | Aug 30, 2008 |
| The Repertory Theater of Iowa launches its 2008-09 season with Arthur Miller’s American classic – All My Sons. Opening weekend Sept 4,5,6,7 - Westminster Presbyterian Fine Arts Series Sept 11-21, 2008 For more information, go to www.dmtheater.com | Word file | 88K | Kent Sovern | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Letter to veterans from Bob Krause re: Steve King's remarks on House Floor | Adobe Acrobat file | 124K | Kent Sovern | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Stars and Stripes Interview with Sen. Obama | Adobe Acrobat file | 30K | Kent Sovern | Aug 14, 2008 |
| This memo provides a strategic and operational assessment of security operations in Afghanistan in support of US European Command from GEN (Ret) Barry McCaffrey regarding Afghanistan. Recommended read...it's short and to the point. | Adobe Acrobat file | 49K | Kent Sovern | Aug 12, 2008 |
| New postcard for fairs, party booths and other events - print two sided - four to a sheet. IDVC on one side and Iowa veterans Victory Fund on second side. | Adobe Acrobat file | 171K | Kent Sovern | Aug 8, 2008 |
| In June of 2008, SPPG conducted a total of ten focus groups—six with veterans and family members, three with county veterans affairs directors, and one with veterans service organizations. This file is a report to the Veterans Benefits Study Group. | Adobe Acrobat file | 863K | Kent Sovern | Aug 7, 2008 |
| The Veterans Benefit Inventory includes a Benefits Snapshot, a comprehensive Federal, State, and County Benefit Report, and a County Benefit Report. The Inventory is a product of the 2008 Iowa Veterans Benefits Study. | Adobe Acrobat file | 358K | Kent Sovern | Aug 7, 2008 |
| This is the latest pamphlet from the VA which outlines the new GI Bill provisions. It can be also found at www.va.gov. You can also go to the VA site under benefits, education and sign up new information on this program. | Adobe Acrobat file | 82K | Kent Sovern | Aug 6, 2008 |
| THIS FILE CONTAINS A LIST OF IOWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Word file | 366K | Kent Sovern | Jul 17, 2008 |
| brief run down on Barack's stances on veterans particulars, including some past legislation, his intent, and what he beleives needs to change | Adobe Acrobat file | 42K | Kent Sovern | Jul 17, 2008 |
| This is the draft GOTV project proposal that was submitted to the coordinated campaign - for discussion at the July IDVC meeting. | Adobe Acrobat file | 189K | Kent Sovern | Jul 10, 2008 |
| For the purposes of the 2008 campaign, the state has been divided into eight (8) districts for the voter ID and Get Out The Vote Efforts. This document is an Iowa map of the eight districts. | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.8M | Kent Sovern | Jul 10, 2008 |
| List of County Central Committee Chairs - Each District Liaison should download the file and begin to collect the information needed to complete the listings | Excel spreadsheet | 107K | Kent Sovern | Jul 10, 2008 |
| This is a template that will allow you to format and print business cards to promote the Iowa Democratic veterans' Caucus - Classic or Original Design. Just edit the text boxes - and print them on Avery 8871 stock. | Word file | 223K | Kent Sovern | Jun 30, 2008 |
| This is the list of winners from the Primary contests on June 3. It includes contact information for candidates for the Senate and all the State House and Senate Districts up for election this fall. | Adobe Acrobat file | 123K | Kent Sovern | Jun 30, 2008 |
| This is a re-print of an article that appeared recently in The Nation magazine - detailing John McCain's failure to support Veterans and the VA system. | Adobe Acrobat file | 124K | Kent Sovern | Jun 26, 2008 |
| This is a support document that provides some background for the Four Points of Honor proposed resolutions. | Adobe Acrobat file | 134K | Kent Sovern | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Here is a listing of information and state / federal government contacts to get to those who are affected by the floods of 2008. | Adobe Acrobat file | 145K | Kent Sovern | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Here is a name tag template with the new logo for use at IDVC meetings and at county and district conventions - You can use a magic marker to fill in name and county. Print on Avery 5384 sheets | Word file | 101K | Kent Sovern | Jun 12, 2008 |
| You can download this file and print it off on regular 8.5 x 11 paper. Then cut each sheet in half and you will have 1/2 size fliers to hand out at any meetings you attend. | Word file | 1.0M | Kent Sovern | Jun 12, 2008 |
| Partial Report of the 2008 legislative actions in IDVC and veterans' Priorities | Adobe Acrobat file | 203K | Kent Sovern | May 28, 2008 |
| This document is a 2008 State Legislative Session Review prepared by Kent Hartwig of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. | Adobe Acrobat file | 337K | Kent Sovern | May 28, 2008 |
| May 10 Meeting Minutes | Word file | 30K | Joe Stutler | May 19, 2008 |
| Meeting Minutes for April 19, 2008 | Word file | 32K | Joe Stutler | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2008 | Word file | 28K | Joe Stutler | Apr 24, 2008 |
| This is a PDF file that van be printed in larger format, mounted and used as a podium sign | Adobe Acrobat file | 87K | Kent Sovern | Apr 13, 2008 |
| Post card inPDF format that can be printed (two to a sheet) on two sides - cut and distributed to county convention attendees. | Adobe Acrobat file | 611K | Kent Sovern | Mar 29, 2008 |
| Use this checklist as you prepare the Vet's Caucus display table at the District Convention. | Adobe Acrobat file | 84K | Kent Sovern | Mar 29, 2008 |
| A review of Sen. McCain's positions and statements related to the war in Iraq. | Adobe Acrobat file | 99K | Kent Sovern | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Document is an expanded version of of the "Four Points" document with addition information designed to be used with County Platform Committees and at the County Convention. | Word file | 125K | Kent Sovern | Feb 13, 2008 |
| The Elusive Seamless Transiition - Wounded servicemembers discharged after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan must cope with confusing - and often conflicting - systems in moving from DoD medical care and disability benefits to those provided by the VA. | Adobe Acrobat file | 364K | Kent Sovern | Feb 13, 2008 |
| This report presents statistics regarding U.S. military casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF, Afghanistan), including those concerning medical evacuations, amputations, and the demographics of casualties. | Adobe Acrobat file | 70K | Kent Sovern | Feb 13, 2008 |
| CBO projects that funding for Iraq, Afghanistan and the GWOT could reach from about $1.2 trillion and $1.7 trillion for FY2001-FY2017. This report will be updated as warranted. | Adobe Acrobat file | 270K | Kent Sovern | Feb 12, 2008 |
| This document contains a range of facts, both financial and nonfinancial, regarding the State of Iowa. The data is intended to be used as a reference on subjects which historically generate questions. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.5M | Kent Sovern | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Caught Off Guard- The Link Between Our National Security and Our National Guard This Report describes the crisis in our nation?s National Guard and Reserves component of our military. | Adobe Acrobat file | 73K | Kent Sovern | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This is a background paper that includes the Governor's budget request affecting Veterans, the Iowa Depat. of veterans Affairs etc. | Adobe Acrobat file | 662K | Kent Sovern | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Iowa Democratic Veterans' Caucus State Position Paper for the January 3, 2008 Presidential Precinct Caucuses, as well as for talking with legislators on January 16. | Word file | 12K | Bob Krause | Dec 28, 2007 |
| The DoD Health Care Task Force released its final report on December 20. The report said the low health fees paid by military retirees are "out of step with overall trends in the U.S. health care system" and "unfair to the U.S. taxpayer." | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.3M | Kent Sovern | Dec 22, 2007 |
| This is the Press Release (on Letterhead) from our work on Friday and over the weekend. | Adobe Acrobat file | 138K | Kent Sovern | Nov 12, 2007 |
| PlanforIraq.com Won 75 votes in the Senate on September 26th. Every Democratic Presidential canidate present voted for it. | Adobe Acrobat file | 166K | Jim Mowrer | Nov 9, 2007 |
| This is the draft of the Iowa Democratic Veterans' Caucus National Positions. IT was initally created at the October 15, 2007 meeting and edited for the November 9, 2007 press conference. | Adobe Acrobat file | 154K | Kent Sovern | Nov 9, 2007 |
| An introduction of our head hancho | Adobe Acrobat file | 140K | Kent Sovern | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Press conference document describing purpose of the IDVC | Adobe Acrobat file | 131K | Kent Sovern | Nov 8, 2007 |
| This is a "pretty" version of Terry Phillips guest commentary re: service to veterans. | Adobe Acrobat file | 144K | Kent Sovern | Nov 8, 2007 |
| a 3 page fact sheet on Barack Obama's stance on ways to better the National Guard | Adobe Acrobat file | 35K | Brian VanRiper | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Full Report of The Veterans? Disability Benefits Commission report: Honoring the Call to Duty: Veterans? Disability Benefits in the 21st Century | Adobe Acrobat file | 5.2M | Kent Sovern | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Executive Summary of The Veterans? Disability Benefits Commission report: Honoring the Call to Duty: Veterans? Disability Benefits in the 21st Century | Adobe Acrobat file | 498K | Kent Sovern | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Part Two in the story of how the Army is systematically denying injured veterens benefits as a cost saving move. | Adobe Acrobat file | 35K | Kent Sovern | Oct 2, 2007 |
| This is the article that blew the lid off the military's effort to classify soldiers injured in Iraq as having "Personalitiy Disorders" and denying them all benefits | Adobe Acrobat file | 33K | Kent Sovern | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Information Security: Sustained Management Commitment and Oversight Are Vital to Resolving Long-standing Weaknesses at the Department of Veterans Affairs. GAO-07-1019, September 7. | Adobe Acrobat file | 817K | Kent Sovern | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Defense Logistics: Army and Marine Corps Cannot Be Assured That Equipment Reset Strategies Will Sustain Equipment Availability While Meeting Ongoing Operational Requirements. GAO-07-814, September 19. | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.5M | Kent Sovern | Sep 25, 2007 |
| September 16 2007 press release | Adobe Acrobat file | 101K | Kent Sovern | Sep 16, 2007 |
| This is the media guide from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. It includes many statewide contacts as well. | Adobe Acrobat file | 262K | Kent Sovern | Sep 12, 2007 |
| This file includes the entire 72 page report to congress on progress in IRAQ, | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.2M | Kent Sovern | Sep 6, 2007 |
| This is the testimony documment from GAO to Congress - full document report is also posted in the files section | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.2M | Kent Sovern | Sep 6, 2007 |
| This is the press release containing brief descriptions of the recommendation President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors | Adobe Acrobat file | 82K | Kent Sovern | Jul 26, 2007 |
| This is the report of the President's Commission on the Care of Returning Wonded Warriors (Bob Dole/ Donna Shalala Commission Chairs ) | Adobe Acrobat file | 235K | Kent Sovern | Jul 26, 2007 |
| This is a list of points of contact for veterans organizations in the state. | Word file | 30K | Bob Krause | Jul 24, 2007 |
| This is a listing of the County Veterans Affairs Representatives. these are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors | Word file | 275K | Bob Krause | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Letter Asking Counties to Appoint a Veterans' Liaison | Word file | 29K | Bob Krause | Jul 17, 2007 |
| John Edwards position paper on the future of the military | Adobe Acrobat file | 25K | Kent Sovern | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Word file | 40K | Bob Krause | Jun 28, 2007 | |
| This is a description of the duties of the IDVC County Veterans Liaison as approved during the June 2007 leadership cadre meeting. | Adobe Acrobat file | 79K | Kent Sovern | Jun 25, 2007 |
| This is the discription of the duties for the IDVC District Liaison as approved by the leadership cadre at the June 2007 meeting. | Adobe Acrobat file | 79K | Kent Sovern | Jun 25, 2007 |
| This report is a bit dates as it list the issues befor the last Congress - I'll be looking for an update related to the new congress. | Adobe Acrobat file | 497K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| There are federal employment and training programs and policies specifically targeted to help veterans seeking employment in the civilian economy. This report provides a brief overview of these federal programs and policies. | Adobe Acrobat file | 70K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| A summary of Veterans Benefit Issues (Federal) by Congressional Research | Adobe Acrobat file | 127K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| A Lexington Institute on military equipment shortages after the war in Iraq. | Adobe Acrobat file | 613K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| CBO Testimony on Impact of Reserve Call Ups on Cibvilian Employers | Adobe Acrobat file | 39K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Congressional Budget Office Testimony: Issues That Affect the Readiness of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve | Adobe Acrobat file | 73K | Kent Sovern | Jun 1, 2007 |
| This document contains my list of Congressional office contacts for the Iowa delegation. I'm sure there may be a few that are out of date - and there are many names without e-mail addresses. Please feel free to correct and add missing e-mails. | Word file | 90K | Kent Sovern | May 30, 2007 |
| Iowa Congressional Districts | an image | 2.2M | Kent Sovern | May 22, 2007 |
| DOD and VA Health Care: Challenges Encountered by Injured Servicemembers during Their Recovery Process GAO-07-589T March 5, 2007 (11 pages) | Adobe Acrobat file | 199K | Kent Sovern | May 2, 2007 |
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