Senators voted 50-48, quashing an effort to overturn the VA's near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling.
By Patricia Kime
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
