Latest "debt limit" stories

Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal

Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.

By Leo Shane III

5 hours ago

Hopes for debt limit deal as June deadline looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest

Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Opinion

GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans

Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.

By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.

3 weeks ago

Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last?

Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago