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Biden to order all US troops out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11
White House officials had been struggling with a May 1 deadline to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country.
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Personnel spending cuts won’t help military readiness, key lawmaker warns
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith said he doesn't see pay cuts or benefits trims as a good solution to reducing defense spending.
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Biden nominates former California congressman to take over Pentagon’s personnel office
Gil Cisneros is a Navy veteran who served two terms as a Democratic representative from California.
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Change allows extra GI Bill benefits for some disabled vets
Under the move, Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits won't count against GI Bill payouts later on.
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This week in Congress: First fights over Biden’s budget plan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 12, 2021.
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VA staffer used medical records to stalk and harass female vet, lawmakers demand reforms
The incident again raises concerns about a culture of misogyny and abuse at VA.
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VA to see another big spending boost under Biden’s first budget plan
Total department spending is expected to top more than $250 billion in fiscal 2022.
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Military pay and readiness won’t be hurt by flat defense budget plan, White House promises
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
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Memorial Day veterans’ motorcycle ride set to return in May, if Pentagon approves
About 10,000 riders are expected to take part in the veterans advocacy event next month.
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Finding housing for veterans without homes could cut emergency care costs: study
Researchers argued for more aggressive intervention to help veterans experiencing homelessness.
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