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Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
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Veterans
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
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VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.
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VA delays disputed change in how it pays for veterans’ ambulance trips
New rules were set to go into effect next February but will now be delayed until 2025.
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Concern about military toxic exposure injuries remains high among vets
Roughly four in 10 veterans think they may have been exposed to harmful chemicals or toxic conditions during their time in the service.
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Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options
VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.
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Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.
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Federal aid to veteran-owned small businesses grew in FY23
The number of veterans receiving aid to start their own companies has risen significantly over the last three years.
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VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
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How the US strikes a balance in responding to attacks on its forces
According to the Pentagon, Iranian-backed militants have launched 61 attacks on bases and facilities housing U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17
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Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
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VA pledges investigation into crisis line after whistleblower concerns
The Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.
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Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
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Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, to run for Congress
Eugene Vindman and his brother, Alexander, were both forced out of their jobs at the National Security Council by Trump.
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Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
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House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
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Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominations
The plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.
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