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Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission

Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.

21 months ago

Iraq AUMF repeal vote delayed until mid-July

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to take up a bipartisan measure to repeal the 2002 and 1991 war authorizations for Iraq in mid-July.

2 years ago

Is it time to end privatized military housing?

Lawmakers are voicing concerns about the military's reliance on outside contractors in the wake of reports of problems with housing quality.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Veterans welcome? Less than 2 percent of Capitol Hill staffers have military experience

Veteran representation on congressional staff trails far behind other federal agencies.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Navy improving 7th Fleet, but sailors work 100-hour weeks, lack sleep, watchdog warns

Cruiser and destroyer reforms in the West Pacific are encouraging, but sailors report being overworked, a federal watchdog warned Congress on Wednesday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago