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VA secretary sidesteps calls for department to provide abortion services at its medical centers
Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure.
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Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
Republicans have accused Democrats of making new changes to complicate the sweeping veterans policy measure, but the budget issues they cite have been in the bill for months.
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Vets holding around-the-clock protest outside Capitol to push for new toxic exposure bill
The move comes after Senate Republicans blocked the legislation earlier this week.
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Plans for $300 billion VA budget on track after senators back big spending boost
But when the plan could be voted on by Congress remains unclear.
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Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
“We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”
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Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn’t enough to cover military needs.
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New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.
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VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made
Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.
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Expansion of VA caregiver program to all eras of service remains set for October
But the timeline for other fixes to the program is uncertain.
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This week in Congress: Lawmakers look for more ways to help Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week oh July 25, 2022.
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VA secretary sidesteps calls for department to provide abortion services at its medical centers
Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure.
-
Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
Republicans have accused Democrats of making new changes to complicate the sweeping veterans policy measure, but the budget issues they cite have been in the bill for months.
-
Vets holding around-the-clock protest outside Capitol to push for new toxic exposure bill
The move comes after Senate Republicans blocked the legislation earlier this week.
-
Plans for $300 billion VA budget on track after senators back big spending boost
But when the plan could be voted on by Congress remains unclear.
-
Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
“We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”
-
Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn’t enough to cover military needs.
-
New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.
-
VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made
Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.
-
Expansion of VA caregiver program to all eras of service remains set for October
But the timeline for other fixes to the program is uncertain.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers look for more ways to help Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week oh July 25, 2022.
-
VA secretary sidesteps calls for department to provide abortion services at its medical centers
Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure.
-
Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
Republicans have accused Democrats of making new changes to complicate the sweeping veterans policy measure, but the budget issues they cite have been in the bill for months.
-
Vets holding around-the-clock protest outside Capitol to push for new toxic exposure bill
The move comes after Senate Republicans blocked the legislation earlier this week.
-
Plans for $300 billion VA budget on track after senators back big spending boost
But when the plan could be voted on by Congress remains unclear.
-
Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
“We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”
-
Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn’t enough to cover military needs.
-
New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.
-
VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made
Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.
-
Expansion of VA caregiver program to all eras of service remains set for October
But the timeline for other fixes to the program is uncertain.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers look for more ways to help Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week oh July 25, 2022.



