Leo Shane III

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.

The new statement will note VA’s goal is “to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”

The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.

Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.

The department is repeating its goal from last year in 2023, with some additional benchmarks for outreach.

Research shows most troops don’t begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.