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Food insecurity among military families unacceptable, advocates say

An estimated 325,000 military families are struggling with having enough food each week.

This week in Congress: One week left to avoid a government shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 23, 2024.

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

Opinion

How the VA could fix its $15 billion budget shortfall

Insurance subvention is complicated, but it could help alleviate the VA's massive budget deficit, former VA Secretary David Shulkin argues.

This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.

JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected

The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.

Congress moves to fix VA budget gap, but time is running out

House and Senate leaders hope to approve $3 billion in extra funding for Veterans Affairs benefits checks by Sept. 20.

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

As Congress returns to DC, so does the threat of a federal shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 9, 2024.

Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon

VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.