{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Still Shingling","description":"Host Rob Couture welcomes Ryan Gallucci, Brittany Dymond Murray, Nancy Springer, and Gabby Kubinyi for a wide-ranging advocacy roundtable covering the latest veterans policy updates from Capitol Hill and beyond.  &amp;nbsp; The conversation begins with a major update on the Major Richard Star Act, including the VFW\u2019s new three-part Action Alert&amp;nbsp;strategy aimed at pushing Congress toward a long-overdue public hearing. The panel explains why hearings matter, what\u2019s driving resistance, and how advocates can keep the momentum going.  &amp;nbsp; Next, the team breaks down major developments in the fight against \u201cclaim sharks,\u201d including recent state-level enforcement actions and legislation designed to crack down on predatory companies charging veterans unlawful fees for claims assistance.  &amp;nbsp; The episode also highlights the VFW\u2013Student Veterans of America (SVA) Legislative Fellowship and the fellows\u2019 new action alert supporting H.R. 1965, which would increase the book stipend and tie it to inflation. Nancy Springer recaps her testimony before the House VA Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, emphasizing survivor-focused legislation and the power of veterans\u2019 stories in shaping policy.  &amp;nbsp;  Finally, Ryan shares insights from overseas engagements with VFW National Commander&amp;nbsp;Carol Whitmore, including visits to service members and partners in Germany, Poland, and Kosovo\u2014reinforcing why the VFW remains committed to supporting those still serving abroad.  &amp;nbsp;  Links:  &amp;nbsp;  Action Corps Weekly: https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/advocacy\/grassroots-efforts\/vfw-action-corps-weekly&amp;nbsp;  VFW-SVA Fellowship: https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/assistance\/student-veterans-support\/student-fellowship&amp;nbsp; VFW Voices of Service - Stories in Action: https:\/\/forms.gle\/3R4toepnSpDFLpvU6&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Featured Guests:  &amp;nbsp; Ryan Gallucci \u2013 Executive Director, VFW Washington Office  Brittany Dymond Murray \u2013 Associate Director, VFW Public Affairs &amp;amp; Strategic Outreach Nancy Springer \u2013 Deputy Director, VFW National Legislative Service Gabby Kubinyi \u2013 Associate Director, Grassroots Advocacy, VFW National Legislative Service  &amp;nbsp;  Episode Highlights:  &amp;nbsp; 0:00 Intro and Roll Call 4:11 Major Richard Star Act update 18:21 Claims sharks progress and enforcement updates 28:14 VFW\u2013SVA Legislative Fellowship and H.R. 1965 39:52 Nancy Springer testimony recap 58:41 Overseas engagement: Germany, Poland, and Kosovo  1:21:25 Good of the Order ","author_name":"#StillServing: The VFW Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thevfwpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40023640\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198327205"}