House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025. By Leo Shane III25 hours ago
Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requestsSen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes. By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform billAdvocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointmentsCongress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system. By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
