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VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
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Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
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Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
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VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
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New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.
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This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.
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This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022.
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VA reaching out to veterans, builders in effort to award more adapted housing grants
The program awarded more than $150 million in grants last fiscal year.
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New federal protections on abortion access won’t change military policies
Military treatment facilities have completed fewer than 100 abortions in the past five calendar years, and only include cases related to rape, incest or pregnancies that would have killed the mother.
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GOP measure would stop federal contractor minimum wage from becoming permanent
The move is included in the House debate over the annual defense authorization bill.
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VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
-
Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
-
Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
-
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
-
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.
-
This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.
-
This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022.
-
VA reaching out to veterans, builders in effort to award more adapted housing grants
The program awarded more than $150 million in grants last fiscal year.
-
New federal protections on abortion access won’t change military policies
Military treatment facilities have completed fewer than 100 abortions in the past five calendar years, and only include cases related to rape, incest or pregnancies that would have killed the mother.
-
GOP measure would stop federal contractor minimum wage from becoming permanent
The move is included in the House debate over the annual defense authorization bill.
-
VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
-
Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
-
Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
-
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
-
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.
-
This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.
-
This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022.
-
VA reaching out to veterans, builders in effort to award more adapted housing grants
The program awarded more than $150 million in grants last fiscal year.
-
New federal protections on abortion access won’t change military policies
Military treatment facilities have completed fewer than 100 abortions in the past five calendar years, and only include cases related to rape, incest or pregnancies that would have killed the mother.
-
GOP measure would stop federal contractor minimum wage from becoming permanent
The move is included in the House debate over the annual defense authorization bill.



