The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823. It stated that further efforts by European nations to take control of any independent state in North or South America would be viewed as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States..
As of December, 2008, The duration of VA unemployment benefits was 13-26 weeks, but benefits can be extended by Virginia during times of high unemployment or other special circumstances.
Jail. The VA can reduce compensation when a veteran is in any local, state or federal jail or prison for more than 60 days. On day 61, the VA can reduce the benefits; if the Veteran was receiving benefits of 20% or more, the VA can reduce the benefit to 10% (this is the current law, and could change).