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Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
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Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental plan
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
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Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talks
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.
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Lawmakers want investigation into impact of senator’s military holds
More than 430 senior military officials had their promotions and confirmations delayed last year due to Capitol Hill political fight.
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Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents
Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.
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VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues
Officials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.
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Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families’ quality of life.
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VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s lead
Previously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.
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Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs program
Officials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.
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Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixes
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
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Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
-
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental plan
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
-
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talks
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.
-
Lawmakers want investigation into impact of senator’s military holds
More than 430 senior military officials had their promotions and confirmations delayed last year due to Capitol Hill political fight.
-
Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents
Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.
-
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues
Officials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.
-
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families’ quality of life.
-
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s lead
Previously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.
-
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs program
Officials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.
-
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixes
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
-
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
-
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental plan
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
-
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talks
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.
-
Lawmakers want investigation into impact of senator’s military holds
More than 430 senior military officials had their promotions and confirmations delayed last year due to Capitol Hill political fight.
-
Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents
Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.
-
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues
Officials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.
-
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families’ quality of life.
-
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s lead
Previously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.
-
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs program
Officials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.
-
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixes
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
