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Congress’ defense fight to focus on pay raises, total military spending
Here’s a look at the major differences in the House and Senate bills, and the debates ahead.
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VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive list
The addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.
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GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights ahead
Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.
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Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge
Rep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.
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Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan
A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.
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VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII
A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program ‘a huge success’ for the American economy.
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Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers
A plan to boost young troops’ pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.
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Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.
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Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget
The annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.
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LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds
A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.
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Congress’ defense fight to focus on pay raises, total military spending
Here’s a look at the major differences in the House and Senate bills, and the debates ahead.
-
VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive list
The addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.
-
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights ahead
Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.
-
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge
Rep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.
-
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan
A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.
-
VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII
A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program ‘a huge success’ for the American economy.
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Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers
A plan to boost young troops’ pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.
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Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.
-
Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget
The annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.
-
LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds
A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.
-
Congress’ defense fight to focus on pay raises, total military spending
Here’s a look at the major differences in the House and Senate bills, and the debates ahead.
-
VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive list
The addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.
-
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights ahead
Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.
-
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge
Rep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.
-
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan
A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.
-
VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII
A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program ‘a huge success’ for the American economy.
-
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers
A plan to boost young troops’ pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.
-
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.
-
Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget
The annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.
-
LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds
A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.
