Samantha Manning

Nov 21, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Samantha Manning

WASHINGTON — Some post-9/11 combat veterans say they’re facing challenges when it comes to getting care and prosthetics from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after having an amputation. Veterans and their advocates testified before Congress about issues for former soldiers who need prosthetics.

Nov 14, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Samantha Manning

WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in the U.S. public health system, including gaps in readiness, coordination and trust between the government and the public. On Thursday, members of U.S. Congress heard from federal agencies about lessons learned during the pandemic and what the federal government can do to ensure they’re better prepared for future crises.

Nov 11, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Samantha Manning

WASHINGTON — Rising housing costs have been hitting many military families hard. A new watchdog report is revealing challenges with affordability and a limited housing supply. Channel 2 Washington Correspondent Samantha Manning read through the report to bring you the details. The housing shortage, and cost issues, mean many military families are leaving family members behind in other states, traveling long commutes, and working two jobs to keep up with costs of living, among other measures.

Oct 25, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Samantha Manning

WASHINGTON — A new government report is shining light on the barriers older Americans are facing while trying to find, and keep, affordable and stable housing. The report comes after nearly 140,000 seniors were homeless on any given night in 2023. Channel 2 Washington Correspondent Samantha Manning spoke to the U.S. Government Accountability Office to break down the impacts on America’s seniors caused by a lack of affordability.

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Samantha Manning

Constance and Henri Rosser met during their service in the military. Together, they built a family and have two children. “I always say he’s my Army-issued husband because I met him during my first tour of duty and we fell in love and we’ve been together ever since,” said Constance Rosser. Lt. Col. Constance Rosser served in the Army for 29 years as an environmental scientist and a nuclear medicine science technician. Henri Rosser was an Army Captain and served for 13 years.