All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contendThe bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher11 days ago
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from DemsSaturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Lawmakers advance plans to boost veteran caregiver support Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfallCongress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld workThe bad welds are not on components that would impact ship safety or operations, but the Navy said it is reviewing at least 23 potentially impacted ships.By Leo Shane III and Geoff Ziezulewicz9 months ago
VA leaders in New York accused of delaying critical medical visitsIn one case, a veteran with esophageal cancer had radiation therapy incorrectly denied for several months before dying from the illness.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
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 III10 months ago
Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.By Leo Shane III10 months 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 III11 months ago
Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadetsIt would also expand Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for those in the Delayed Entry Program.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 months ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
