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Weekend Evening Anchor/Reporter at @8newsnow. @uarizona Alum. AZ Native. When I’m not on TV I’m rescuing animals.🐾 SLoftis@8newsnow.com

Sep 21, 2018, 11 tweets

@POTUS takes the stage at @VALasVegas ahead of signing bill to fund Veterans affairs. @8NewsNow #8NN

“We’re fighting to make sure you receive the care you so richly deserve.” @POTUS speaks to veterans present at @VALasVegas.

@POTUS speaks of VA Accountability Act. Says we are finally “rewarding the great people at the VA and are holding those who mistreat veterans accountable.” #8NN

@POTUS speaks of “VA Choose.” Says if a veteran can not get the care they need from a VA hospital, they can go to a private vendor. #8NN

@POTUS says VA Hospitals do so many great things “people don’t recognize.” References “really incredible doctors and nurses, that you just have to get to them.” #8NN

@USMC Combat Vietnam Veteran speaks of @POTUS mission for #VAChoice program. He says he now has treatment for a serious foot issue. #8NN

@POTUS says new bill also offers assistance for opioid treatment. He says it will also help with medical record transfers. Also includes $10 billion to repair facilities on military bases. #8NN

“Bill is providing over $100 million dollars for military bases in Nevada.” -@POTUS. “We want America to remain safe.” #8NN

@POTUS mentions rebuilding in North & South Carolina after #Florence. Says “we will not rest until we rebuild.” #8NN

“We are building military bases worthy of our great heroes. We are making sure our country is respected like never before.” - @POTUS #8NN

@POTUS signs VA funding bill. #8NN

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