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DoD killed off Troops to Teachers program that helped thousands. Advocates want to revive it
The 28-year-old transition program was ended eariler this month, but lawmakers may vote to restart it next year.
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Veterans
VA to hire 2,000 new processors to help with looming spike in claims backlog
The number of claims left pending for more than four months is expected to rise to more than 260,000 next month.
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Small numbers of military extremists can still pose a large threat, experts warn
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee on Wednesday held its first in a series of hearings on the issue of extremism in the veterans community.
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Public can lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the first time in 100 years
The public will be able to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and lay flowers for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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Changes to VA’s community care program raise concerns about vets’ health care access
The department will close down the Office of Community Care in coming months, replacing it with a new agency.
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Medal of Honor recipient Duane Dewey dies at 89
Duane Dewey received the Medal of Honor in 1953.
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Insanity considered for Marine veteran in Florida family slaying
Bryan Riley could face the death penalty if convicted in the Sept. 5 shooting rampage in which four people died, including an infant in his mother’s arms.
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Veterans unemployment held steady in September as national outlook improved
About 300,000 veterans were looking but unable to find steady employment last month.
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Feds threaten big fines against for-profits schools that dupe troops, veterans
Federal Trade Commission officials said they have seen an increase in education complaints related to unfair recruiting practices.
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Changes to federal loan forgiveness program will benefit thousands of troops, vets and DoD workers
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program waives debts for workers who have 10 years experience in federal or non-profit posts and have been making regular loan payments.
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