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Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming care
The White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.
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No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary says
VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.
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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
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VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
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Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in Russia strikes
The move comes as Ukrainian officials have stepped up calls on the U.S. to allow its forces to defend itself against attacks originating from Russia.
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Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
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Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker’s plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
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VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
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VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
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Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortage
Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.
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Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming care
The White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.
-
No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary says
VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.
-
House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
-
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
-
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in Russia strikes
The move comes as Ukrainian officials have stepped up calls on the U.S. to allow its forces to defend itself against attacks originating from Russia.
-
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
-
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker’s plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
-
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
-
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
-
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortage
Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.
-
Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming care
The White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.
-
No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary says
VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.
-
House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
-
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
-
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in Russia strikes
The move comes as Ukrainian officials have stepped up calls on the U.S. to allow its forces to defend itself against attacks originating from Russia.
-
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
-
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker’s plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
-
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
-
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
-
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortage
Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.



