House defunds VA hospital closure commission in budget planThe $5 million for commission operations would be shifted to homeless veterans support programs instead.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commissionSenators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?Department leaders are expected to announce the names of the new Asset and Infrastructure Review commissioners later this month.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
Plans for a new base closing round may be running out of time: ReportA think tank analysis warns that if the Pentagon can't get support for the idea next year, it may be a long wait for the next opportunity.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Veterans, military families want out of Afghanistan: pollThe survey of 1,600 veterans and military families shows support for a full withdrawal from the ongoing wars overseas.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Budget act also addresses strip clubs, base closings, VA dog experiments, moreThe $1.3 trillion budget measure passed by Congress last week has several significant policy changes to accompany the $700 billion appropriation for defense.By Leo Shane III5 years ago