Advocates worry new White House order on homelessness could hurt vetsA White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become lawCongress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reformsThe president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III8 months ago