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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
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VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
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Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
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VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
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VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
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Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day event
Obama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.
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Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
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GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
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Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
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More than 1 million vets have received new toxic exposure benefits
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that more than 1 million military toxic exposure claims have been approved by Veterans Affairs staff since 2022.
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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
-
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
-
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
-
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
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VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
-
Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day event
Obama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.
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Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
-
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
-
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
-
More than 1 million vets have received new toxic exposure benefits
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that more than 1 million military toxic exposure claims have been approved by Veterans Affairs staff since 2022.
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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
-
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA’s top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
-
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
-
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
-
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
-
Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day event
Obama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.
-
Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
-
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakes
Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.
-
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
-
More than 1 million vets have received new toxic exposure benefits
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that more than 1 million military toxic exposure claims have been approved by Veterans Affairs staff since 2022.
