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Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown
Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.
Overhaul of VA’s medical records still on track to finish in 2028 despite delays, officials say
The 10-year project was delayed earlier this summer amid concerns with the rollout so far.
$270 billion VA budget plan moves ahead, with an eye towards completion in early fall
The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1, a deadline that Congress has rarely met in recent years for their budget bills.
Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds
Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.
A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate
At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.
House lawmakers back big budget boost for Veterans Affairs programs
The draft plan adds extra money for women veterans programs and prosthetics research.
Lawmakers eye cutting restrictions, expanding infertility help for veterans
Current VA rules limit in vitro fertilization services to married, opposite-sex couples only.
House passes largest VA budget ever, but partisan fights threaten its future
Lawmakers on Friday approved about $241 billion in VA spending along a party-line vote.
DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts
The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.
By Joe Gould
Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’
White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.
House bill would require Pentagon to support PFAS cleanup in communities
Republicans joined Democrats in passing a bill that would increase restrictions and force cleanup of chemicals found in firefighting foams and nonstick cookware.
By Patricia Kime