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Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan
The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.
Court ruling could give veterans an extra year of GI Bill benefits
At issue is how VA makes students choose between the Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill programs.
Pence: ‘The Bible stays’ at New Hampshire veterans hospital facing lawsuit
Vice President Mike Pence weighed in on a First Amendment lawsuit challenging a Bible on display at a New Hampshire veterans hospital, saying under the current administration, “VA hospitals will not be religion-free zones.”
By Kathy McCormack, The Associated Press
VA secretary wants answers on string of West Virginia patient deaths as a second homicide is confirmed
As many as 11 patients may have been victims of homicide.
FBI involved in investigation of suspicious deaths at West Virginia VA hospital, lawyer says
The FBI is involved in an investigation of suspicious deaths at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia, according to a lawyer for the estate of a Vietnam veteran who died at the facility.
Senate Veterans’ Affairs chairman to retire at end of 2019
Johnny Isakson has lead the committee since 2015.
Multiple suspicious deaths at West Virginia VA raise concerns over criminal activity
Investigators are looking into the deaths of 11 patients, at least one of which has been ruled a homicide.
Did VA hospital leaders ignore recalls on faulty medical equipment?
Staffers say a recall of faulty IV equipment was ignored for more than a month despite several warnings.
House chairman calls for nationwide veterans hospital stand-down to bolster suicide prevention training
Rep. Mark Takano said failures at a VA hospital in Florida show the need for systemic reforms.
Navy head coach takes blame for lost season
Navy has drifted into a gulf of gridiron mediocrity.
By J.D. Simkins