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VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

10 months ago

The number of homeless vets dropped sharply over the last two years

But about 33,000 veterans were still without stable housing in the latest federal survey of individuals in distress.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

Fewer veterans were homeless in 2018, after a worrisome rise last year

About 38,000 veterans struggle with stable housing in America today.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Why the HUD secretary says the increase in homeless veterans is concerning

But Ben Carson said setbacks in 2017 don't mean government-wide efforts to help homeless veterans have failed or stalled.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

VA reverses course, won't alter homeless program funding

The department had planned to shift program funding into general use accounts, a move that worried veterans advocates.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Number of homeless vets rises for first time in seven years

Estimates show the total number of veterans without stable housing increased by about 600 from 2016 to 2017.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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