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This week in Congress: Budget season in full bloom on Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 25, 2021.
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FAA takes blame for Golden Knights‘ event that caused Capitol evacuation
The agency issued an apology on Friday and promised a full investigation into the incident.
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Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs
President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
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VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups
About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.
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Military sites honoring Confederates can’t be renamed without further action from Congress
Defense officials said they can’t change the names without new authorization from lawmakers.
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Scams targeting veterans’ pensions, benefits raise worry among VA officials
VA leaders said veterans should be cautious of unsolicited calls, texts and emails that could lead to serious financial problems.
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Veterans of terrorist attacks and families push for access to Afghanistan funds
At issue is about $3.5 billion in money from the Afghan central bank the White House has set aside to settle lawsuits.
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VA leaders failing to report problematic physicians to state authorities
A watchdog warned the lack of reporting by department officials could leave the public at risk.
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How big could your military pay raise be in 2023?
Some lawmakers are saying a 4.6% raise is not enough.
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VA secretary promises improvements in medical wait time data
An inspector general report this week said VA’s patient wait time data is inconsistent and misleading.
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This week in Congress: Budget season in full bloom on Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 25, 2021.
-
FAA takes blame for Golden Knights‘ event that caused Capitol evacuation
The agency issued an apology on Friday and promised a full investigation into the incident.
-
Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs
President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
-
VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups
About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.
-
Military sites honoring Confederates can’t be renamed without further action from Congress
Defense officials said they can’t change the names without new authorization from lawmakers.
-
Scams targeting veterans’ pensions, benefits raise worry among VA officials
VA leaders said veterans should be cautious of unsolicited calls, texts and emails that could lead to serious financial problems.
-
Veterans of terrorist attacks and families push for access to Afghanistan funds
At issue is about $3.5 billion in money from the Afghan central bank the White House has set aside to settle lawsuits.
-
VA leaders failing to report problematic physicians to state authorities
A watchdog warned the lack of reporting by department officials could leave the public at risk.
-
How big could your military pay raise be in 2023?
Some lawmakers are saying a 4.6% raise is not enough.
-
VA secretary promises improvements in medical wait time data
An inspector general report this week said VA’s patient wait time data is inconsistent and misleading.
-
This week in Congress: Budget season in full bloom on Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 25, 2021.
-
FAA takes blame for Golden Knights‘ event that caused Capitol evacuation
The agency issued an apology on Friday and promised a full investigation into the incident.
-
Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs
President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
-
VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups
About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.
-
Military sites honoring Confederates can’t be renamed without further action from Congress
Defense officials said they can’t change the names without new authorization from lawmakers.
-
Scams targeting veterans’ pensions, benefits raise worry among VA officials
VA leaders said veterans should be cautious of unsolicited calls, texts and emails that could lead to serious financial problems.
-
Veterans of terrorist attacks and families push for access to Afghanistan funds
At issue is about $3.5 billion in money from the Afghan central bank the White House has set aside to settle lawsuits.
-
VA leaders failing to report problematic physicians to state authorities
A watchdog warned the lack of reporting by department officials could leave the public at risk.
-
How big could your military pay raise be in 2023?
Some lawmakers are saying a 4.6% raise is not enough.
-
VA secretary promises improvements in medical wait time data
An inspector general report this week said VA’s patient wait time data is inconsistent and misleading.



