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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
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Which college majors are student veterans pursuing and why?
Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.
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This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.
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VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
The new statement will note VA’s goal is “to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
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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.
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GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
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VA aims to help 38,000+ homeless veterans again this year
The department is repeating its goal from last year in 2023, with some additional benchmarks for outreach.
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Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don’t begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
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Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warn
The White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.
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Vets employment improves as national jobless rate worsens
The jobless rate among all veterans fell to 2.5% last month, according to federal estimates.
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
-
Which college majors are student veterans pursuing and why?
Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.
-
This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.
-
VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
The new statement will note VA’s goal is “to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
-
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.
-
GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
-
VA aims to help 38,000+ homeless veterans again this year
The department is repeating its goal from last year in 2023, with some additional benchmarks for outreach.
-
Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don’t begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
-
Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warn
The White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.
-
Vets employment improves as national jobless rate worsens
The jobless rate among all veterans fell to 2.5% last month, according to federal estimates.
-
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
-
Which college majors are student veterans pursuing and why?
Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.
-
This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.
-
VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
The new statement will note VA’s goal is “to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
-
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.
-
GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
-
VA aims to help 38,000+ homeless veterans again this year
The department is repeating its goal from last year in 2023, with some additional benchmarks for outreach.
-
Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don’t begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
-
Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warn
The White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.
-
Vets employment improves as national jobless rate worsens
The jobless rate among all veterans fell to 2.5% last month, according to federal estimates.













