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Local / State

Manatee County Stand Down Offers Assistance To Homeless Veterans

Cathy Carter
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In military language, a Stand Down is period of time when combat troops can rest.But for the homeless veterans community, Stand Down events are an…
Military

Will Veteran Homelessness End in 2015?

Bobbie O'Brien
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The year 2015 could bring about some momentous changes for veterans.First, it is the year that the Department of Veterans Affairs set as the deadline for…