Latest "Chris Pappas" stories

As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets

Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Dozens of VA medical centers slated for closure, total rebuilds under new infrastructure plan

The plan still must be reviewed by an independent commission and approved by Congress before changes start to go into effect.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

VA police reforms slowed by confusing bureaucracy

VA police officials said more reforms are coming to help simplify the force's chain of command.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Skeptics question VA promise to increase diversity in senior management

Minority groups are well-represented in the department's workforce as a whole but lag behind in many senior posts.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA concedes its debt collection systems leave veterans confused, frustrated

Last fiscal year, VA overpayments totaled roughly $1.6 billion, prompting 600,000 debt collection letters to veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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