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North Carolina ranked 35th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Old North News - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $342,778 in home loans issued, North Carolina ranked 35th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Iowa ranked 49th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $287,625 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 49th in average loan amount for VA home...
Colorado ranked 7th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Centennial State News - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $501,947 in home loans issued, Colorado ranked seventh in average loan amount for VA...
2025 independence awards recipients
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
ELLA Keru is the only female recipients in the list of awards given out at the 47th Independence Anniversary ceremony in Honiara on Monday. At 55, Mrs. Keru is the longest serving officer in the Attorney General’s Chamber. Here are the awardees,...
Arkansas ranked 51st in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Natural State News - Arkansas
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $286,869 in home loans issued, Arkansas ranked 51st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Whipps Outlines Legislative agenda in brief meeting with OEK
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2025) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) yesterday to present his legislative agenda for the upcoming regular session of Congress, highlighting both new and ongoing priorities....
Chinese warship lasers German plane over Red Sea
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
By ELENA SALVONI Published: 08:43 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 08:47 EDT, 8 July 2025 Advertisement A Chinese warship has targeted a German aircraft as it worked to protect marine traffic over the Red Sea, Berlin has revealed. Beijing's military...
Georgia ranked 27th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $355,372 in home loans issued, Georgia ranked 27th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...
Alabama ranked 36th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Yellowhammer Times - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $325,339 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 36th in average loan amount for VA...
Virginia ranked 15th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Old Dominion News - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $444,785 in home loans issued, Virginia ranked 15th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Oregon ranked 17th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Beaver State News - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $433,913 in home loans issued, Oregon ranked 17th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...
Washington State ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $509,531 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked fifth in average loan amount...
Nevada ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Silver State Times - Nevada
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $455,584 in home loans issued, Nevada ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home...
North Dakota ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $317,238 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Delaware ranked 23rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
First State Times - Delaware
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $387,292 in home loans issued, Delaware ranked 23rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...
Florida ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $397,423 in home loans issued, Florida ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Kansas ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Sunflower State News - Kansas
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $282,596 in home loans issued, Kansas ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
HR Hub: Building a thriving workplace, embracing remote work
Pacific Daily News
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For local companies here on Guam, fostering a positive workplace environment isn’t just a feel-good initiative—it’s the culture of the island. A strong, supportive workplace can significantly boost productivity, employee engagement, and retention,...
'Diplomacy and peace are the way forward—not more bombs:' Activists protest military buildup in the CNMI
The Pacific Island Times
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June 25, 2025
CNMI and Guam activists stage a rally protesting the military buildup in the CNMI. Photo by Bryan Manabat Saipan — Advocacy groups disrupted the Department of Defense's public meeting on Wednesday, which tackled the proposed military training...
Bill to allow mayors council to handle procurement draws support
Pacific Daily News
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Senators on Wednesday showed support for a bill that would grant the executive director of the Mayors’ Council of Guam procurement authority for goods and services under $500,000. Bill 146-38 was introduced by Vice Speaker Tony Ada to speed up...