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SecDef tells Congress to get a military budget done already
Lloyd Austin said another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for his department.
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Lawsuit accuses VA of racial discrimination in benefits decisions
VA records show that over the past 20 years, Black veterans’ disability claims were rejected at a higher rate than claims by white veterans.
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New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls
VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.
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VA stands by abortion policy after legal threats from state leaders
Republican state attorneys general vow to take the department to court over its decision to provide abortion access.
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Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
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VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
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Lawmaker pushes plan to cap attorney fees for Camp Lejeune lawsuits
VA officials and veterans advocates have warned that many veterans may be taken advantage of by lawyers filing suits related to water contamination there.
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Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reported
Nearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.
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Did VA’s health records problems cause two patient deaths in Ohio?
Republican lawmakers want more details on the deaths and assurances that the new VA records system won’t cause more harm.
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Top Republican on House defense appropriations panel wins re-election
Ken Calvert’s competitive election victory puts him on track to chair the defense appropriations panel next year if Republicans take the House.
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SecDef tells Congress to get a military budget done already
Lloyd Austin said another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for his department.
-
Lawsuit accuses VA of racial discrimination in benefits decisions
VA records show that over the past 20 years, Black veterans’ disability claims were rejected at a higher rate than claims by white veterans.
-
New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls
VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.
-
VA stands by abortion policy after legal threats from state leaders
Republican state attorneys general vow to take the department to court over its decision to provide abortion access.
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Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
-
VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
-
Lawmaker pushes plan to cap attorney fees for Camp Lejeune lawsuits
VA officials and veterans advocates have warned that many veterans may be taken advantage of by lawyers filing suits related to water contamination there.
-
Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reported
Nearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.
-
Did VA’s health records problems cause two patient deaths in Ohio?
Republican lawmakers want more details on the deaths and assurances that the new VA records system won’t cause more harm.
-
Top Republican on House defense appropriations panel wins re-election
Ken Calvert’s competitive election victory puts him on track to chair the defense appropriations panel next year if Republicans take the House.
-
SecDef tells Congress to get a military budget done already
Lloyd Austin said another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for his department.
-
Lawsuit accuses VA of racial discrimination in benefits decisions
VA records show that over the past 20 years, Black veterans’ disability claims were rejected at a higher rate than claims by white veterans.
-
New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls
VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.
-
VA stands by abortion policy after legal threats from state leaders
Republican state attorneys general vow to take the department to court over its decision to provide abortion access.
-
Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
-
VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
-
Lawmaker pushes plan to cap attorney fees for Camp Lejeune lawsuits
VA officials and veterans advocates have warned that many veterans may be taken advantage of by lawyers filing suits related to water contamination there.
-
Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reported
Nearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.
-
Did VA’s health records problems cause two patient deaths in Ohio?
Republican lawmakers want more details on the deaths and assurances that the new VA records system won’t cause more harm.
-
Top Republican on House defense appropriations panel wins re-election
Ken Calvert’s competitive election victory puts him on track to chair the defense appropriations panel next year if Republicans take the House.













