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Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn
Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.
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TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
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Claims of burn pit exposure pour in as vets seek PACT Act benefits
Advocates have lamented that too many serious problems believed linked to burn pit exposure were being ignored by VA leaders because of incomplete science.
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Ash Carter, who led military acquisition workforce reform, dies at 68
Carter launched the Pentagon’s “Better Buying Power” initiative, meant to guide the acquisition workforce to smarter and more efficient purchasing.
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New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats
Defense Department officials will cover troops’ travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.
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More veterans are running for Congress than in any election since 2012
There are 182 veterans running for House seats and 12 more running in Senate contests.
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Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
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Senators confident defense budget work will finish this year
The must-pass defense bill is expected to be completed sometime in December.
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As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets
Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.
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Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn
Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.
-
TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
-
Claims of burn pit exposure pour in as vets seek PACT Act benefits
Advocates have lamented that too many serious problems believed linked to burn pit exposure were being ignored by VA leaders because of incomplete science.
-
Ash Carter, who led military acquisition workforce reform, dies at 68
Carter launched the Pentagon’s “Better Buying Power” initiative, meant to guide the acquisition workforce to smarter and more efficient purchasing.
-
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats
Defense Department officials will cover troops’ travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.
-
More veterans are running for Congress than in any election since 2012
There are 182 veterans running for House seats and 12 more running in Senate contests.
-
Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
-
Senators confident defense budget work will finish this year
The must-pass defense bill is expected to be completed sometime in December.
-
As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets
Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.
-
Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn
Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.
-
TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
-
Claims of burn pit exposure pour in as vets seek PACT Act benefits
Advocates have lamented that too many serious problems believed linked to burn pit exposure were being ignored by VA leaders because of incomplete science.
-
Ash Carter, who led military acquisition workforce reform, dies at 68
Carter launched the Pentagon’s “Better Buying Power” initiative, meant to guide the acquisition workforce to smarter and more efficient purchasing.
-
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats
Defense Department officials will cover troops’ travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.
-
More veterans are running for Congress than in any election since 2012
There are 182 veterans running for House seats and 12 more running in Senate contests.
-
Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
-
Senators confident defense budget work will finish this year
The must-pass defense bill is expected to be completed sometime in December.
-
As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets
Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.




