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Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
House lawmakers are pushing for $200 million to set up a Guard quick reaction force to help with future congressional events.
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This week in Congress: Summer budget homework for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 7, 2021.
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Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
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Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
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Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
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VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
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VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
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VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
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After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
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Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.
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Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
House lawmakers are pushing for $200 million to set up a Guard quick reaction force to help with future congressional events.
-
This week in Congress: Summer budget homework for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 7, 2021.
-
Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
-
Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
-
Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
-
VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
-
VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
-
VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
-
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
-
Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.
-
Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
House lawmakers are pushing for $200 million to set up a Guard quick reaction force to help with future congressional events.
-
This week in Congress: Summer budget homework for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 7, 2021.
-
Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
-
Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
-
Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
-
VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
-
VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
-
VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
-
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
-
Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.



