Latest "Johnny isakson" stories

Johnny Isakson, former US senator and veterans advocate, dies

Johnny Isakson, whose real estate business made him a millionaire, spent more than four decades in Georgia political life.

18 months ago

Women veterans, students would see expanded services and benefits under new law

The sweeping veterans policy measure was passed in mid-December but wasn't signed into law until Tuesday.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Congress finalizes sweeping veterans policy bill with new protections for women, students

Trump is expected to sign the measure into law later this month.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Departing vets committee chairman hopes partisan divisions won’t overwhelm VA policy work

Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson is set to retire from the Senate at the end of the year.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Ant infestation at Georgia veterans facility becomes the latest health care scandal for VA

A dying veteran was bit more than 100 times by the insects before staff made any changes.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

After a long wait, VA finally has a deputy secretary

The confirmation of a new second-ranking official at the department took more than 14 months.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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