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The number of Iraq and Afghanistan vets in Congress will rise in 2017
The increase in lawmakers who served in the recent wars comes despite an overall drop in the number of representatives and senators with military experience.
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After a long campaign, national security watchers still left wanting more
Specifics on military policy and veterans assistance has largely taken a back seat in recent months to scandals and controversy only tangentially related to the issues.
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Races to watch: Four close congressional contests that could impact troops, vets
These races could influence which party sets next year’s defense agenda and who will compose the team that writes defense budget bills.
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Races to watch: Former commandant’s endorsement goes against Marine vet challenger
Retired Gen. James Amos is backing Army vet and long-time Republican Rep. Darrell Issa over Democratic challenger and fellow Marine veteran Doug Applegate.
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Races to watch: Two veterans fight for the Illinois Senate
Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth leads incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk in a state contest with national implications.
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Report: Civilian hiring managers love veterans, but don’t always understand them
A new survey indicates civilian hiring officials see veterans as valuable recruits still struggle with how to handle their concerns and professional development.
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Report: Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan cost almost $5 trillion so far
The $4.79 trillion total includes not only the costs of equipment and troops, but also of veterans’ care and foreign aid.
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Senators push to advance sweeping veterans bill before July 4
As House Democrats staged a sit-in Wednesday to force their chamber’s leaders to move on gun control legislation, on the Senate floor there was an attempt to jump-start sweeping veterans legislation that has stalled.
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VA won’t use its fast-track firing powers anymore
Veterans Affairs officials will stop using streamlined disciplinary powers to punish senior department executives after another legal challenge to the congressionally backed process, Capitol Hill officials said.
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Clinton, Trump react to Orlando shooting with national security plans
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday offered vastly different views on what this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando means for national security and combating terror groups overseas.
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The number of Iraq and Afghanistan vets in Congress will rise in 2017
The increase in lawmakers who served in the recent wars comes despite an overall drop in the number of representatives and senators with military experience.
-
After a long campaign, national security watchers still left wanting more
Specifics on military policy and veterans assistance has largely taken a back seat in recent months to scandals and controversy only tangentially related to the issues.
-
Races to watch: Four close congressional contests that could impact troops, vets
These races could influence which party sets next year’s defense agenda and who will compose the team that writes defense budget bills.
-
Races to watch: Former commandant’s endorsement goes against Marine vet challenger
Retired Gen. James Amos is backing Army vet and long-time Republican Rep. Darrell Issa over Democratic challenger and fellow Marine veteran Doug Applegate.
-
Races to watch: Two veterans fight for the Illinois Senate
Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth leads incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk in a state contest with national implications.
-
Report: Civilian hiring managers love veterans, but don’t always understand them
A new survey indicates civilian hiring officials see veterans as valuable recruits still struggle with how to handle their concerns and professional development.
-
Report: Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan cost almost $5 trillion so far
The $4.79 trillion total includes not only the costs of equipment and troops, but also of veterans’ care and foreign aid.
-
Senators push to advance sweeping veterans bill before July 4
As House Democrats staged a sit-in Wednesday to force their chamber’s leaders to move on gun control legislation, on the Senate floor there was an attempt to jump-start sweeping veterans legislation that has stalled.
-
VA won’t use its fast-track firing powers anymore
Veterans Affairs officials will stop using streamlined disciplinary powers to punish senior department executives after another legal challenge to the congressionally backed process, Capitol Hill officials said.
-
Clinton, Trump react to Orlando shooting with national security plans
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday offered vastly different views on what this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando means for national security and combating terror groups overseas.
-
The number of Iraq and Afghanistan vets in Congress will rise in 2017
The increase in lawmakers who served in the recent wars comes despite an overall drop in the number of representatives and senators with military experience.
-
After a long campaign, national security watchers still left wanting more
Specifics on military policy and veterans assistance has largely taken a back seat in recent months to scandals and controversy only tangentially related to the issues.
-
Races to watch: Four close congressional contests that could impact troops, vets
These races could influence which party sets next year’s defense agenda and who will compose the team that writes defense budget bills.
-
Races to watch: Former commandant’s endorsement goes against Marine vet challenger
Retired Gen. James Amos is backing Army vet and long-time Republican Rep. Darrell Issa over Democratic challenger and fellow Marine veteran Doug Applegate.
-
Races to watch: Two veterans fight for the Illinois Senate
Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth leads incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk in a state contest with national implications.
-
Report: Civilian hiring managers love veterans, but don’t always understand them
A new survey indicates civilian hiring officials see veterans as valuable recruits still struggle with how to handle their concerns and professional development.
-
Report: Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan cost almost $5 trillion so far
The $4.79 trillion total includes not only the costs of equipment and troops, but also of veterans’ care and foreign aid.
-
Senators push to advance sweeping veterans bill before July 4
As House Democrats staged a sit-in Wednesday to force their chamber’s leaders to move on gun control legislation, on the Senate floor there was an attempt to jump-start sweeping veterans legislation that has stalled.
-
VA won’t use its fast-track firing powers anymore
Veterans Affairs officials will stop using streamlined disciplinary powers to punish senior department executives after another legal challenge to the congressionally backed process, Capitol Hill officials said.
-
Clinton, Trump react to Orlando shooting with national security plans
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday offered vastly different views on what this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando means for national security and combating terror groups overseas.



