Dennis Brown, a board member for Veterans Forward, discussed the organization’s history and impact. Initially part of Veterans Count in New Hampshire, the organization transitioned to Maine under Easter Seals. Brown highlighted a moving story of an Army vet with a serious disability who faced a prolonged VA review, which was resolved by Veterans Forward. Brown pledged to match up to $1,000 in donations to inspire contributions during the radiothon. Matt Gagnon emphasized the importance of the radiothon, encouraging listeners to donate via phone or online to support Veterans Forward’s efforts.
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
