House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation
A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.
By Patricia Kime
Latest ""
House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others
The broad proposal includes the Maj. Richard Star Act, as well as the Love Lives On Act, which allows surviving spouses to keep benefits if they remarry.
By Patricia Kime
Hegseth supports bill eliminating offsets for combat-disabled military retirees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he supports the Richard Star Act to give medically retired veterans full compensation.
By Patricia Kime
Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban
Senators voted 50-48, quashing an effort to overturn the VA's near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling.
By Patricia Kime
Commander heading US nuclear forces sees no need for warhead tests
President Donald Trump issued a directive in October to conduct nuclear weapons tests.
By Jonathan Landay, Reuters
Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime