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Save the VA - Two Years Later
Read the Hot Springs Star Article here.
Congressionals React: "I have been disappointed with the lack of leadership and breach of good faith by the VA over the past two years. The VA introduced their proposal without providing any cost-benefit analysis to support the changes they are seeking. It was as if they knew what they wanted from the start, regardless of the cost or how it might impact our veterans." - Senator John Thune
"Over the past two years, I have had growing concerns that the Veterans Administration has systematically neglected the historic properties in its care to the detriment of the veterans they serve." - Representative Kristi Noem
"Over the past two years we've seen the Hot Springs community rally to save their VA. Their passion has inspired me. Together, we've questioned the VA's original proposal, provided details on a new community-developed proposal and demonstrated to VA officials the impact their proposal would have on veterans. The decision is now in Sec. Shinseki's hands. This has been a long process and I await his decision." - Senator Tim Johnson
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NATIONAL TRUST REPORT
 The National Trust for Historic Preservation released a report on November 7, 2013 detailing their research on and recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding their management of historic properties. Battle Mountain Sanitarium is featured heavily alongside the Milwaukee, WI, VA hospital in the report. The report can be read online at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website here: http://www.preservationnation.org/.
What is Save the VA?
It's not just about saving a building; it's about saving a legacy of care
for our nation's veterans. It's why Hot Springs is "The Veterans Town."
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"REVEILLE IN HOT SPRINGS"
 Author Mary Ellen Goulet's book "Reveille in Hot Springs: The Battle to Save Our VA" is available through Amazon.com.
"Reveille in Hot Springs" is a compelling read from cover to cover, culled from a year and a half of taking testimonials from veterans who have been treated at the Hot Springs VA. The original testimonials were sent to Washington, D.C. along with Save the VA's counter-proposal and this book represents only a sampling of the thousands of men & women who served our country. From WWII to OIF/OEF, the voices of the veterans echo one sentiment: Protect our VA.
Kirkus Reviews called "Reveille in Hot Springs" an "infuriating, stinging rebuke to politicians who leave returning soldiers to their own devices" and that "Readers may come away from this collection believing that the government should be cloning it [the Hot Springs VA] in every state."
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Save The VA's War Chest
Stands At:
$28,709.16 as of 11/6/2013
If you would like to contribute to Save the VA financially, please contact our treasurer Scott Haden at (605) 745-4140.
Mailing address:
Save the VA Campaign
P.O. Box 851
Hot Springs, SD 57747
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The Save the VA Executive Committee currently consists of 15 primary members. They are, in alphabetical order: Don Ackerman, Bryan Brewer, Amanda Campbell, Don DeVries, Barb Fetters, Justin Gausman, Rich Gross, Scott Haden, Stu Marty, Karen Meston, Bob Nelson, Bruce Rampelberg, Paul Smith, Pat Russell and Jim Sword.
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