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Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves

Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Military children helped create art for White House Valentine’s Day

Children at Fort Drum South Riva Ridge Child Development Center helped the first lady create the “heart” projects when she visited their school in January.

2 years ago

This week in Congress: A full slate of leaders for VA

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 13.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

How two WWII veterans built Waffle House into an empire

Waffle House, an off-post staple, was actually started by two military veterans.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand

Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.

By Joe Gould

2 years ago

This week in Congress: State of the Union and start of committee work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 6.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

New House Vets chair plans focus on PACT Act oversight, medical access

Rep. Mike Bost takes over as committee chairman after serving as ranking member last year.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor

Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 years ago

Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session

The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

2 years ago

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