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VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

Lawmakers want to close a loophole preventing post-9/11 retroactive Purple Heart recipients from transferring education benefits to dependents.

By Ashley Murray, Washington State Standard

12 months ago

Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response

A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Senators rally to boost defense spending, with $1 billion for Taiwan

A bipartisan group of senators seeks to boost defense spending beyond the debt ceiling cap amid resistance from House Republicans.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Spending plan for vets programs gets Senate support, but fights loom

The $320 billion spending plan matches a deal made by White House officials and House Republican lawmakers.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

VA gets new benefits chief after two years of waiting

Josh Jacobs has served as the acting benefits secretary since last summer.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago