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VA gets new benefits chief after two years of waiting

Josh Jacobs has served as the acting benefits secretary since last summer.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

VA plans to deploy new health records to more sites in June

The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Concerns over VA electronic health records mount after another system problem

A system issue forced the health records offline for a day last week, disrupting medical operations at a Washington state site.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus

Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Trump takes $89 million from Seawolf security project for border wall

Naval Base Kitsap wanted to build a pier for the Maritime Force Protection Unit, which guards submarines transiting Puget Sound.

4 years ago

Falling enrollment in VA’s caregiver program raises concerns

A major expansion of the stipend program is scheduled for this fall, but lawmakers worry VA officials won't be ready for it.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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