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New House Vets chair plans focus on PACT Act oversight, medical access
Rep. Mike Bost takes over as committee chairman after serving as ranking member last year.
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VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends
Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.
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From undergrad to civilian career, ASU shapes Army veteran’s life
Jose and Amy Morenos' lives have been shaped by the experiences of themselves and their children with Arizona State University.
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Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts
New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.
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A letter to the next US president: Here’s how you can fix our military
It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?
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High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session
The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.
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Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year
Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.
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NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields
The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.
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New VA initiative helped house more than 40K vets last year
Department officials had set a goal of housing at least 38,000 veterans in need in 2022. They exceeded it.
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VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries.
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Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
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White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations
If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.
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Four more Oath Keepers, including Army vet, convicted in Jan. 6 riot
Four members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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No retroactive benefits for veterans past deadline, Supreme Court says
Current law states that veterans must file paperwork in that one-year window to backdate payouts to that military separation date.
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US drops case against Marine veteran cop accused of spying for China
After gaining asylum in the U.S., Baimadajie Angwang became a Marine and served in Afghanistan before being honorably discharged.
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Woman stole VA benefits for decades after mom’s death
The woman stole nearly $500,000 by impersonating her dead mother.
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Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
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Navy veteran scores dream job in outreach role with Commanders
Navy veteran Chris Bailey has found a new career with the Washington Commanders, serving as a liaison between the team and the military community.
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