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    VA Secretary Denis McDonough says combating LA’s veteran homelessness will affect rest of country

    What will it take to finally end veteran homelessness? U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says progress in Los Angeles could have a domino effect across the country.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 20, 2021 • 25m Listen

    What will it take to finally end veteran homelessness? U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says progress in Los Angeles could have a domino effect across the country. He promises to revive a languishing plan to build affordable housing for needy veterans on the VA’s West LA campus.

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      LA’s Veterans Row gets a visit from VA Secretary Denis McDonough, who vows to fight veteran homelessness

      What will it take to finally end veteran homelessness? U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says progress in Los Angeles could have a domino effect across the country. He promises to revive a languishing plan to build affordable housing for needy veterans on the VA’s West LA campus.

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      9 min
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      ‘LA is where it’s at for vegan food’: Plant-based chef Lauren Toyota on Vegandale Festival

      LA’s first-ever Vegandale Festival this weekend will feature a smorgasbord of plant-based treats, including deep-fried oyster mushrooms and Hong Kong-style waffles stuffed with ice cream.

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      ReWerk reshuffles unwanted office gear from tech companies to underserved schools

      ReWerk distributes unwanted office and tech gear to schools and other nonprofits.

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      8 min
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    3 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      LA’s Veterans Row gets a visit from VA Secretary Denis McDonough, who vows to fight veteran homelessness

    2. 9:009 min

      ‘LA is where it’s at for vegan food’: Plant-based chef Lauren Toyota on Vegandale Festival

    3. 17:408 min

      ReWerk reshuffles unwanted office gear from tech companies to underserved schools

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