Coalition once again urges action on assisted living for veterans legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2024
A coalition of senior living and care organizations is pressing lawmakers to suspend the rules and push through a piece of legislation that would open assisted living community access to some veterans,...
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