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Veterans unemployment rate under 3% for nearly all eras of service
Last month, veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars posted their lowest unemployment rate in three years.
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Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
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Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
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No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court ruling
The VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.
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Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections
Officials estimate they may have 100,000 fewer poll workers than they need to conduct upcoming state and local elections.
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Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
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Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months
The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.
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Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
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Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.
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Veterans unemployment rate under 3% for nearly all eras of service
Last month, veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars posted their lowest unemployment rate in three years.
-
Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.
-
GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
-
Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
-
No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court ruling
The VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.
-
Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections
Officials estimate they may have 100,000 fewer poll workers than they need to conduct upcoming state and local elections.
-
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
-
Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months
The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.
-
Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
-
Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.
-
Veterans unemployment rate under 3% for nearly all eras of service
Last month, veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars posted their lowest unemployment rate in three years.
-
Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.
-
GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
-
Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation’s highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
-
No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court ruling
The VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.
-
Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections
Officials estimate they may have 100,000 fewer poll workers than they need to conduct upcoming state and local elections.
-
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
-
Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months
The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.
-
Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
-
Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.



