Latest "VA budget" stories

VA reaches annual medical staff hiring goal one month early

Department leaders brought in more than 54,000 new employees in 11 months, pushing worker levels to their highest mark ever.

By Leo Shane III

3 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

4 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

6 months ago

Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal

Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Opinion

GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans

Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.

By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.

7 months ago

Veteran’s benefits take center stage in partisan budget showdown

Fighting between Democrats and Republicans over budget legislation has left veterans advocates uncertain about future support for their priorities.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago