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This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.
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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.
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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.
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Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
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Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president’s visit to the cemetery.
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Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November
The House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.
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VA delays rule change on how it pays veterans’ air ambulance services
Industry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.
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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.
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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.
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Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
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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.
-
Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
-
Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president’s visit to the cemetery.
-
Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November
The House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.
-
VA delays rule change on how it pays veterans’ air ambulance services
Industry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.
-
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.
-
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
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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.
-
Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
-
Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president’s visit to the cemetery.
-
Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November
The House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.
-
VA delays rule change on how it pays veterans’ air ambulance services
Industry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.
-
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.
-
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
