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California ranks 2nd in total VA home loans during Q1
Golden State Today - California
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July 11, 2025
California ranked second in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 7,962 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...
From new backpacks to pencils: GTA's Back-to-School Drive to help Mañe'lu
Pacific Daily News
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GTA is launching its annual Back-to-School Drive, this year benefiting Mañe'lu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families on Guam through culturally relevant support and mentorship, the company said in a release. The...
Tennessee ranks 11th in total VA home loans during Q1
Volunteer State News - Tennessee
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Tennessee ranked 11th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,765 loans issued,...
West Virginia ranks 44th in total VA home loans during Q1
Mountain State Times - West Virginia
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website West Virginia ranked 44th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 790 loans issued,...
Delaware ranks 45th in total VA home loans during Q1
First State Times - Delaware
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Delaware ranked 45th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 585 loans issued, according...
Hawaii ranks 25th in total VA home loans during Q1
Aloha State News - Hawaii
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July 11, 2025
Hawaii ranked 25th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 859 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...
Legislature waiting for full analysis on impact of 'big, beautiful' bill
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Legislature’s Committee on Finance and Government Operations chairperson Sen. Chris Duenas said they are waiting for a full analysis of a newly signed federal law to see how to move forward with the local budget. Duenas spoke to the...
Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q1
Yellowhammer Times - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Alabama ranked 14th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,806 loans issued,...
Maine ranks 43rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Pine State News - Maine
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Maine ranked 43rd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 675 loans issued, according to...
South Dakota ranks 47th in total VA home loans during Q1
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia South Dakota ranked 47th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 449 loans issued, according to...
Muña Barnes proposes the use of former Chief Brodie campus for SIFA charter school
Pacific Daily News
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Sen. Tina Rose Muña Barnes has proposed the use of the former Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School campus in Tamuning as a potential new home for the Science is Fun and Awesome, SIFA, Learning Academy Charter School. She said this will help...
Oregon ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q1
Beaver State News - Oregon
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Oregon ranked 22nd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,621 loans issued, according to the...
Alaska ranks 37th in total VA home loans during Q1
Last Frontier News - Alaska
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Alaska ranked 37th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 738 loans issued, according...
U.S. military expert calls for expanding role of USFK to include Taiwan contingencies
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 11, 2025
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) armored vehicles are seen in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on March 10. [YONHAP] A U.S. military expert has renewed calls to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) beyond deterring North Korea to potentially include...
Louisiana ranks 33rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Louisiana ranked 33rd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,662 loans issued, according to...
Idaho ranks 31st in total VA home loans during Q1
Gem State Wire - Idaho
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Idaho ranked 31st in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,158 loans issued, according to...
Connecticut ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q1
Constitution State News - Connecticut
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Connecticut ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 733 loans issued, according to...
Oklahoma ranks 21st in total VA home loans during Q1
Sooner State News - Oklahoma
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Oklahoma ranked 21st in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,518 loans issued,...
Pennsylvania ranks 18th in total VA home loans during Q1
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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July 11, 2025
Pennsylvania ranked 18th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,111 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...
Ohio ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q1
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Ohio ranked 13th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,542 loans issued, according...