Veterans group asks Cook County to back revised $4.59 million FY27 request for assistance programs
The Veterans Assistance Commission said it cut its original FY27 ask by more than $1 million but still needs funding to provide direct financial help and federal-benefits navigation for thousands of county veterans.
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The president of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County told the board his office trimmed its original FY27 budget request to help the county balance finances but still needs support to serve growing demand among veterans.
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