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VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
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Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
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SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
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Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
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Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.
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VA to fight court decision giving extra year of education benefits to thousands of veterans
The case centers around VA’s rules requiring veterans to surrender their Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to access the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
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VA suspends GI Bill certifications for five universities over deceptive enrollment practices
The VA identified University of Phoenix, Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University, Bellevue University and Temple University as in violation of U.S. law which prohibits illegal “advertising, sales, or enrollment practices.”
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This week in Congress: Rapidly spreading worries about coronavirus
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 9, 2020.
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Gold Star families could get free access to national parks
Families of people who died during military service would receive free access to national parks if Congress approves a proposal from two Maine lawmakers.
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VA memo reminds staffers they can be fired for marijuana use
The message comes as advocates lobby VA to ease its stance against research and prescription of the drug.
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VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
-
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
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SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
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Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
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Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.
-
VA to fight court decision giving extra year of education benefits to thousands of veterans
The case centers around VA’s rules requiring veterans to surrender their Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to access the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
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VA suspends GI Bill certifications for five universities over deceptive enrollment practices
The VA identified University of Phoenix, Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University, Bellevue University and Temple University as in violation of U.S. law which prohibits illegal “advertising, sales, or enrollment practices.”
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This week in Congress: Rapidly spreading worries about coronavirus
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 9, 2020.
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Gold Star families could get free access to national parks
Families of people who died during military service would receive free access to national parks if Congress approves a proposal from two Maine lawmakers.
-
VA memo reminds staffers they can be fired for marijuana use
The message comes as advocates lobby VA to ease its stance against research and prescription of the drug.
-
VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department’s virus response and whether more money will be needed.
-
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
-
SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread
Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.
-
Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
-
Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings
Concerns surround whether schools’ decisions to shift to online-only classes will affect GI Bill housing payments.
-
VA to fight court decision giving extra year of education benefits to thousands of veterans
The case centers around VA’s rules requiring veterans to surrender their Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to access the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
-
VA suspends GI Bill certifications for five universities over deceptive enrollment practices
The VA identified University of Phoenix, Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University, Bellevue University and Temple University as in violation of U.S. law which prohibits illegal “advertising, sales, or enrollment practices.”
-
This week in Congress: Rapidly spreading worries about coronavirus
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 9, 2020.
-
Gold Star families could get free access to national parks
Families of people who died during military service would receive free access to national parks if Congress approves a proposal from two Maine lawmakers.
-
VA memo reminds staffers they can be fired for marijuana use
The message comes as advocates lobby VA to ease its stance against research and prescription of the drug.
