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High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session

The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.

By Leo Shane III

14 hours ago

White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations

If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

The policy includes costs for care both inside the VA health system and for private-sector emergency visits.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Lawmakers mull making VA home loans transferable to vets’ families

The move is seen as a way to make up for past racial discrimination in how VA home loans were administered.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Extremism among vets needs study and prevention, lawmakers warn

Democratic lawmakers say federal agencies need to study the problem before it becomes widespread.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

VA’s $16 billion health records overhaul may be scrapped if fixes aren’t made

Reports of patient harm and cost overruns have threatened to derail the 10-year effort.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

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