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Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year

VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years

The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

13 months ago

Opinion

When admirals obstruct justice

Regaining trust and respect after a military scandal requires accountability at the highest levels of leadership, our guest opinion writer argues.

By Jeffrey J. Matthews

16 months ago

Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown

Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

VA funding plan passes House with more controversial provisions

House GOP lawmakers doubled down on anti-diversity measures despite a White House veto threat.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA

The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

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