#veterans-services

#veterans-services

"Whatever their circumstances are, we welcome them. We opened it to families as well because they too are entitled to benefits, and sadly most of them are caregivers," Escalante told San José Spotlight. "The Stand Down ... is a way of providing that support that so many veterans need when they transition from service to the civilian world. ... We have never forgotten the sacrifice they've made. We are here to support them."

Immediate environmental hazard work is likely to continue, but longer-term efforts such as research, permitting, writing new rules and pollution enforcement will largely freeze. Many activities will halt, including research and the publication of research results, and the issuance of new grants, contracts and permits, according to the agency. Critically, civil enforcement inspections - on-site visits to facilities to check their compliance with environmental regulations - will also cease.