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VA eyes $16 billion-plus in emergency funds to help with coronavirus response
The money would be part of an upcoming emergency spending package being discussed by Congress.
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Emergency fix for GI Bill payouts at colleges shuttered by coronavirus advances, but final passage uncertain
House lawmakers aren’t sure when the measure could get a vote in their chamber.
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South Dakota veteran, 90, completes 3,000th honor guard
Arvid Meland, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, goes about his duties precisely and honorably.
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VA physician tests positive for COVID-19, treated patients before being quarantined
A physician is the first VA employee identified as having the novel coronavirus.
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As first VA patient dies from COVID-19, VA hospitals start barring all visitors
VA is monitoring 30 patients with confirmed cases or who are presumed to have a positive test for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
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Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
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SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
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Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
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Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.
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VA eyes $16 billion-plus in emergency funds to help with coronavirus response
The money would be part of an upcoming emergency spending package being discussed by Congress.
-
Emergency fix for GI Bill payouts at colleges shuttered by coronavirus advances, but final passage uncertain
House lawmakers aren’t sure when the measure could get a vote in their chamber.
-
South Dakota veteran, 90, completes 3,000th honor guard
Arvid Meland, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, goes about his duties precisely and honorably.
-
VA physician tests positive for COVID-19, treated patients before being quarantined
A physician is the first VA employee identified as having the novel coronavirus.
-
As first VA patient dies from COVID-19, VA hospitals start barring all visitors
VA is monitoring 30 patients with confirmed cases or who are presumed to have a positive test for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
-
VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
-
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
-
SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
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Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
-
Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.
-
VA eyes $16 billion-plus in emergency funds to help with coronavirus response
The money would be part of an upcoming emergency spending package being discussed by Congress.
-
Emergency fix for GI Bill payouts at colleges shuttered by coronavirus advances, but final passage uncertain
House lawmakers aren’t sure when the measure could get a vote in their chamber.
-
South Dakota veteran, 90, completes 3,000th honor guard
Arvid Meland, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, goes about his duties precisely and honorably.
-
VA physician tests positive for COVID-19, treated patients before being quarantined
A physician is the first VA employee identified as having the novel coronavirus.
-
As first VA patient dies from COVID-19, VA hospitals start barring all visitors
VA is monitoring 30 patients with confirmed cases or who are presumed to have a positive test for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
-
VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
-
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
-
SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
-
Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
-
Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.



