Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.
Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Emmett Wilfred Goodridge Jr. died this week in non-combat incidents.
By Beth Sullivan
Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.
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