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Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
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Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
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This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
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Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
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Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.
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Republicans threaten lawsuits, budget penalties over VA abortion move
The department has said it will offer abortions in cases of rape, incest and threats to a veterans’ life or health.
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GOP reps fear loan forgiveness plan will hurt military recruiting
The lawmakers are asking White House officials for information on whether military recruiting was considered before making the loan forgiveness plan.
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VA to extend caregiver benefits to ‘legacy’ families until late 2025
Thousands of families had feared being dropped from the program in early 2023.
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Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
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Bill would make it easier for vets to get jobs in Merchant Marine
Supporters say the move could help veterans get well-paying jobs with the service.
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Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
-
Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
-
This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
-
Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
-
Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.
-
Republicans threaten lawsuits, budget penalties over VA abortion move
The department has said it will offer abortions in cases of rape, incest and threats to a veterans’ life or health.
-
GOP reps fear loan forgiveness plan will hurt military recruiting
The lawmakers are asking White House officials for information on whether military recruiting was considered before making the loan forgiveness plan.
-
VA to extend caregiver benefits to ‘legacy’ families until late 2025
Thousands of families had feared being dropped from the program in early 2023.
-
Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
-
Bill would make it easier for vets to get jobs in Merchant Marine
Supporters say the move could help veterans get well-paying jobs with the service.
-
Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
-
Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
-
This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
-
Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
-
Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.
-
Republicans threaten lawsuits, budget penalties over VA abortion move
The department has said it will offer abortions in cases of rape, incest and threats to a veterans’ life or health.
-
GOP reps fear loan forgiveness plan will hurt military recruiting
The lawmakers are asking White House officials for information on whether military recruiting was considered before making the loan forgiveness plan.
-
VA to extend caregiver benefits to ‘legacy’ families until late 2025
Thousands of families had feared being dropped from the program in early 2023.
-
Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
-
Bill would make it easier for vets to get jobs in Merchant Marine
Supporters say the move could help veterans get well-paying jobs with the service.












