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House appropriator casts doubt on VA funding increase
A key House appropriator hinted Tuesday he may block another funding increase for the Department of Veterans Affairs next year, noting more than a decade of steady spending boosts for veterans programs.
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Senator lifts hold on VA inspector general nominee
The move could opening the possibility for VA to get its new head watchdog in coming days.
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Lawmakers eye ever-growing VA budget
Congressional leaders warned VA officials not to assume the budget will grow unchecked, especially given recent concerns.
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Another big VA funding boost in FY17 budget request
The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive another big boost in discretionary spending in fiscal 2017 under the $4.1 trillion federal budget unveiled by the White House on Tuesday.
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VA promises new punishment for embattled execs
The two officials, accused of gaming department promotion systems, had demotions reversed by appeals panels.
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VA: Accountability means more than just firing people
Facing renewed criticism, Veterans Affairs leaders charged lawmakers with wanting vengeance instead of better employees.
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Report: Feds could save $6B with more DoD civilians
A Congressional Budget Office report predicts big savings if some troops’ jobs are converted to civilian posts.
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Senate passes NDAA, sets up White house showdown
Veto threat targets ‘budgeting gimmick’ in bill designed to thwart Congress’ own spending caps.
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House appropriator casts doubt on VA funding increase
A key House appropriator hinted Tuesday he may block another funding increase for the Department of Veterans Affairs next year, noting more than a decade of steady spending boosts for veterans programs.
-
Senator lifts hold on VA inspector general nominee
The move could opening the possibility for VA to get its new head watchdog in coming days.
-
Lawmakers eye ever-growing VA budget
Congressional leaders warned VA officials not to assume the budget will grow unchecked, especially given recent concerns.
-
Another big VA funding boost in FY17 budget request
The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive another big boost in discretionary spending in fiscal 2017 under the $4.1 trillion federal budget unveiled by the White House on Tuesday.
-
VA promises new punishment for embattled execs
The two officials, accused of gaming department promotion systems, had demotions reversed by appeals panels.
-
VA: Accountability means more than just firing people
Facing renewed criticism, Veterans Affairs leaders charged lawmakers with wanting vengeance instead of better employees.
-
Report: Feds could save $6B with more DoD civilians
A Congressional Budget Office report predicts big savings if some troops’ jobs are converted to civilian posts.
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Senate passes NDAA, sets up White house showdown
Veto threat targets ‘budgeting gimmick’ in bill designed to thwart Congress’ own spending caps.
-
House appropriator casts doubt on VA funding increase
A key House appropriator hinted Tuesday he may block another funding increase for the Department of Veterans Affairs next year, noting more than a decade of steady spending boosts for veterans programs.
-
Senator lifts hold on VA inspector general nominee
The move could opening the possibility for VA to get its new head watchdog in coming days.
-
Lawmakers eye ever-growing VA budget
Congressional leaders warned VA officials not to assume the budget will grow unchecked, especially given recent concerns.
-
Another big VA funding boost in FY17 budget request
The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive another big boost in discretionary spending in fiscal 2017 under the $4.1 trillion federal budget unveiled by the White House on Tuesday.
-
VA promises new punishment for embattled execs
The two officials, accused of gaming department promotion systems, had demotions reversed by appeals panels.
-
VA: Accountability means more than just firing people
Facing renewed criticism, Veterans Affairs leaders charged lawmakers with wanting vengeance instead of better employees.
-
Report: Feds could save $6B with more DoD civilians
A Congressional Budget Office report predicts big savings if some troops’ jobs are converted to civilian posts.
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Senate passes NDAA, sets up White house showdown
Veto threat targets ‘budgeting gimmick’ in bill designed to thwart Congress’ own spending caps.



