Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500MVA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary saysVA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next yearA moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakesTwelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Judge dismisses lawsuit over 2019 Pensacola Navy base shootingA Florida judge dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over a 2019 mass shooting at NAS Pensacola that killed three sailors and injured several others.6 months ago