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How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.
By Karen Jowers
Recent commentary on Army lodging program asks the wrong question
It’s the nature of privatization that once you have done it, it’s difficult to turn back.
By Everett Kelley
Democratic Party platform calls for better pay for troops, ending ‘forever’ wars
The policy guideline is designed to highlight party priorities for the next four years.
Veterans suicide prevention proposal turns into bitter fight between Congress and VA
Plan for community mental health grants for veterans has devolved into partisan fighting and anger.
Trump mulled order to close parts of VA health system, Shulkin says in new book
Eager for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs, President Donald Trump toyed early on with issuing an executive order to close parts of the VA health system without consulting Congress, according to an upcoming book by his former VA secretary.
With major changes a week away, VA secretary confident his department is ready
New community care rules that will allow hundreds of thousands of veterans to receive care outside the VA medical system go into effect on June 6.
Are you a 30-minute drive from your nearest VA medical facility? This map will show you
The new project from the American Enterprise Institute is the first comprehensive look at what a 30-minute drive-time standard for VA community care would be.
Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.
What’s in a name: PODCAST
Political Fallout Shelter podcast for April 29: Patrick Shanahan's nomination, AOC on VA policy, the Harry S. Truman decommissioning.
VA privatization latest battleground for congressional rising stars
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered starkly different views of today's VA in events this week.
Citing housing privatization successes, Navy moves to privatize Navy and Marine Corps lodging
But some say government should at least maintain oversight, to avoid problems seen with privatized housing.
By Karen Jowers