Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.
VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
Load More