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House passes benefits fix for ailing ‘blue water’ veterans, now awaits Senate’s move
The bill would provide disability payouts for about 90,000 veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam.
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Can Congress finish its VA budget plan before the October deadline?
The Senate’s passage of a multi-agency minibus package of appropriations bills Monday is a good sign they may be done in time.
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3 looming questions for Robert Wilkie’s VA confirmation hearing
Trump’s latest nominee for the top VA job will face tough questioning from senators next week, despite wide support for his bid.
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Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul
Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.
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VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints
In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department’s image.
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Can Congress finish the defense authorization bill by August?
After the Senate advanced its NDAA draft Monday, defense lawmakers are hopeful they can move quickly on the sprawling military budget bill.
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Five debates lawmakers still need to settle in the defense authorization bill
With the Senate poised to advance its draft of the annual defense budget legislation, here’s a look some of the top debates still to be resolved.
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Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists
At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas.
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Trump disavows parts of new VA reform law hours after praising it
White House and congressional staffers had worked closely on the legislation, but the president plans to ignore significant parts of it.
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More fights set over sweeping veterans reforms just signed into law
The president praised the measure as giving veterans more choice in health care, but officials still need to finalize eligibility rules.
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House passes benefits fix for ailing ‘blue water’ veterans, now awaits Senate’s move
The bill would provide disability payouts for about 90,000 veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam.
-
Can Congress finish its VA budget plan before the October deadline?
The Senate’s passage of a multi-agency minibus package of appropriations bills Monday is a good sign they may be done in time.
-
3 looming questions for Robert Wilkie’s VA confirmation hearing
Trump’s latest nominee for the top VA job will face tough questioning from senators next week, despite wide support for his bid.
-
Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul
Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.
-
VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints
In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department’s image.
-
Can Congress finish the defense authorization bill by August?
After the Senate advanced its NDAA draft Monday, defense lawmakers are hopeful they can move quickly on the sprawling military budget bill.
-
Five debates lawmakers still need to settle in the defense authorization bill
With the Senate poised to advance its draft of the annual defense budget legislation, here’s a look some of the top debates still to be resolved.
-
Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists
At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas.
-
Trump disavows parts of new VA reform law hours after praising it
White House and congressional staffers had worked closely on the legislation, but the president plans to ignore significant parts of it.
-
More fights set over sweeping veterans reforms just signed into law
The president praised the measure as giving veterans more choice in health care, but officials still need to finalize eligibility rules.
-
House passes benefits fix for ailing ‘blue water’ veterans, now awaits Senate’s move
The bill would provide disability payouts for about 90,000 veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam.
-
Can Congress finish its VA budget plan before the October deadline?
The Senate’s passage of a multi-agency minibus package of appropriations bills Monday is a good sign they may be done in time.
-
3 looming questions for Robert Wilkie’s VA confirmation hearing
Trump’s latest nominee for the top VA job will face tough questioning from senators next week, despite wide support for his bid.
-
Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul
Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.
-
VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints
In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department’s image.
-
Can Congress finish the defense authorization bill by August?
After the Senate advanced its NDAA draft Monday, defense lawmakers are hopeful they can move quickly on the sprawling military budget bill.
-
Five debates lawmakers still need to settle in the defense authorization bill
With the Senate poised to advance its draft of the annual defense budget legislation, here’s a look some of the top debates still to be resolved.
-
Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists
At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas.
-
Trump disavows parts of new VA reform law hours after praising it
White House and congressional staffers had worked closely on the legislation, but the president plans to ignore significant parts of it.
-
More fights set over sweeping veterans reforms just signed into law
The president praised the measure as giving veterans more choice in health care, but officials still need to finalize eligibility rules.
